Quick Definition
διανεύω v. I nod continually, beckon
Strong's Definition
to nod (or express by signs) across an intervening space
Derivation: from G1223 (διά) and G3506 (νεύω);
KJV Usage: beckon
UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament
verb | νεύω
33.485 · Communication · Non-Verbal Communication
to gesture, to motion, to nod, to beckon to signal to someone by means of part of the body, especially by means of the head or hands In a number of languages it is necessary to be quite specific with regard to types of gestures or motions of the head or hands and arms. For example, in JHN 13:24 there is an obvious question involved, and this may require in some languages a particular signal by means of the hands or face. The same would be true in the case of LUK 1:62. In LUK 1:22 the gesture would have to be something which would explain or indicate Zechariah’s inability to speak, while in LUK 5:7 quite another gesture would no doubt be called for, since the persons involved were at quite a distance from one another.
1 There are no doubt certain subtle differences of meaning between νεύω, ἐννεύω, διανεύω, and κατανεύω, but such distinctions are not evident from existing contexts.
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
Mounce Concise Greek Dictionary
διανεύω dianeuō 1x
to signify by a nod, beckon, make signs, Lk. 1:22*
Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon
† δια-νεύω
[in LXX: Ps 34(35):19 (קרץ), Si 27:22 * ;]
to wink at, nod to, beckon to: Lk 1:22.†
Liddell-Scott-Jones — Greek-English Lexicon
διανεύω (dianeuō) — to signify. διανεύω, nod, beckon, ταῖς κεφαλαῖς [Refs 1st c.BC+]; τινί to a person, [NT+2nd c.AD+]
II. bend away from, avoid, τὰς τῶν ὀργάνων ἐπιβολάς τι [Refs 2nd c.BC+]