διανεύω
dianeuō
G1269
G:V
Greek
to signify
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Greek
Language
Dianeuo denotes communicating by gestures when speech is unavailable in Luke 1:22.
The attested use describes nonverbal communication by gestures while the speaker is unable to speak.
Senses in use
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Communicating by gestures · dominant
In Luke 1:22, the present active masculine singular participle occurs as the man comes out unable to speak; the APB renders the surrounding clause, “he kept making signs to them and remained mute.”
In the Anselm Project Bible: In Luke 1:22, the APB presents the action as “he kept making signs to them” alongside his inability to speak. This identifies the verse-level presentation rather than a fixed English equivalent.