Strong’s G2678

κατασείω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

kataseió

Pronunciation

kah-tah-SAY-oh

Definition

To shake violently, to agitate, to wave

Meaning

I shake (the hand) up and down, wave; intrans: I beckon for silence.

Usage

The verb "kataseió" is used to describe a forceful shaking or agitation. In the context of the New Testament, it often conveys the idea of a physical or metaphorical disturbance. The term can also imply a gesture of waving, often used in a threatening or demonstrative manner.

Bible references

Acts 12:17;Acts 13:16;Acts 19:33;Acts 21:40