Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to motion
Usage: νεύω [in LXX: Pro.4:5 21:1 * ;] to nod or beckon, as a sign : with dative of person(s) and inf., Jhn.13:24, Act.24:10 (cf. δια-, ἐκ-, ἐν-, ἐπι-, κατα-νεύω).† (AS)
Strong's Number
G3506
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
4
Books
3
Strong's G3506 Quick Answer
Strong's G3506 νεύω (neuo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. neuo (nyoo'-o) v. 1. to "nod" 2. (by analogy), signal It has 4 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include beckoned. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- neuo (nyoo'-o) v. 1. to "nod" 2. (by analogy), signal
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 3 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- beckoned
Meaning and Definition
neuo (nyoo'-o) v. 1. to "nod" 2. (by analogy), signal [apparently a primary verb] KJV: beckon
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3506. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G3506 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render neuo, 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
John 13:24
2×
How Strong's G3506 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old 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 New 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 G3506 (νεύω) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Proverbs 4:25 — νευέτω
- Proverbs 21:1 — νεύσῃ
Strong's G3506 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 G3506 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake.
Then Paul, after that the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of many years a judge unto this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself:
Strong's G3506 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
Let thine eyes look right on, And let thine eyelids assent to just things.
As a rush of water, so is the king’s heart in God’s hand: He turns it whithersoever he may desire to point out.
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3506.
Let thine eyes look right on, And let thine eyelids assent to just things.
As a rush of water, so is the king’s heart in God’s hand: He turns it whithersoever he may desire to point out.
Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake.
Then Paul, after that the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of many years a judge unto this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself:
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3506, grouped by book.
Proverbs 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
John 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G3506 FAQ
What does neuo (νεύω) mean?
Neuo (Strong's G3506) is a Greek word most simply glossed "beckon". neuo (nyoo'-o) v. 1. to "nod" 2. (by analogy), signal
How many times is neuo (νεύω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G3506 across 3 books.
Where can I study neuo (νεύω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3506 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate neuo (νεύω)?
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 G3506 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G3506, with linked reader references where each row is available.