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Strong's G1269 διανεύω (dianeuo)

Dianeuo means “beckon” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1269 — birzoth in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G1269
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 3

Strong's G1269 Quick Answer

Strong's G1269 διανεύω (dianeuo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. dianeuo (dee-an-yoo'-o) v. 1. to nod (or express by signs) across an intervening space [from G1223 and G3506] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include beckoned. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
dianeuo (dee-an-yoo'-o) v. 1. to nod (or express by signs) across an intervening space [from G1223 and G3506]
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
beckoned

Meaning and Definition

dianeuo (dee-an-yoo'-o) v. 1. to nod (or express by signs) across an intervening space [from G1223 and G3506] KJV: beckon Root(s): G1223, G3506

Original Word
διανεύω
Transliteration
dianeuo
Derivation
Root: νεύω R1: 1223 R2: 3506
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1269. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's G1269 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render dianeuo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

beckoned Luke 1:22

How Strong's G1269 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 1 linked usage.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1269 (διανεύω) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1269 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1269 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Luke 1:22 KJV

And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless.

Strong's G1269 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Psalms 34:19 Septuagint / Brenton

Let not them that are mine enemies without a cause rejoice against me; Who hate me for nothing, and wink with their eyes.

Strong's G1269 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Wisdom of Sirach 27:22 Septuagint / Brenton

He that winketh with the eyes worketh evil: And he that knoweth him will depart from him.

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1269.

Psalms 34:19 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Let not them that are mine enemies without a cause rejoice against me; Who hate me for nothing, and wink with their eyes.
Luke 1:22 New Testament, KJV
And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless.
Wisdom of Sirach 27:22 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
He that winketh with the eyes worketh evil: And he that knoweth him will depart from him.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1269, grouped by book.

Psalms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Psalms 34:19
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 1:22
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 27:22

Strong's G1269 FAQ

What does dianeuo (διανεύω) mean?

Dianeuo (Strong's G1269) is a Greek word most simply glossed "beckon". dianeuo (dee-an-yoo'-o) v. 1. to nod (or express by signs) across an intervening space [from G1223 and G3506]

How many times is dianeuo (διανεύω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G1269 across 3 books.

Where can I study dianeuo (διανεύω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1269 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate dianeuo (διανεύω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as beckoned. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1269 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1269, with linked reader references where each row is available.