Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to signify
Usage: ἐν-νεύω [in LXX: Pro.6:13 10:10 (קָרַץ), Sir.27:22 A * ;] to nod to, make a sign to: with dative of person(s), Luk.1:62.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1770
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
3
Books
2
Strong's G1770 Quick Answer
Strong's G1770 ἐννεύω (enneuo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. enneuo (en-nyoo'-o) v. 1. to nod at, i.e. beckon or communicate by gesture [from G1722 and G3506] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include signs. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- enneuo (en-nyoo'-o) v. 1. to nod at, i.e. beckon or communicate by gesture [from G1722 and G3506]
- Usage
- 3 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- signs
Meaning and Definition
enneuo (en-nyoo'-o) v. 1. to nod at, i.e. beckon or communicate by gesture [from G1722 and G3506] KJV: make signs Root(s): G1722, G3506
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1770. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1770 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render enneuo, 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.
signs
Luke 1:62
How Strong's G1770 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and New Testament. 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 2 linked usages.
- 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.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1770 (ἐννεύω) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Proverbs 6:13 — ἐννεύει
- Proverbs 10:10 — ἐννεύων
Strong's G1770 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 G1770 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.
Strong's G1770 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And teaches with the beckonings of his fingers.
But he that reproves boldly is a peacemaker.
Usage Excerpts
First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1770.
And teaches with the beckonings of his fingers.
But he that reproves boldly is a peacemaker.
And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1770, grouped by book.
Proverbs 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G1770 FAQ
What does enneuo (ἐννεύω) mean?
Enneuo (Strong's G1770) is a Greek word most simply glossed "make signs". enneuo (en-nyoo'-o) v. 1. to nod at, i.e. beckon or communicate by gesture [from G1722 and G3506]
How many times is enneuo (ἐννεύω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G1770 across 2 books.
Where can I study enneuo (ἐννεύω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1770 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate enneuo (ἐννεύω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as signs. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1770 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1770, with linked reader references where each row is available.