Strong's Lexicon
G1962
G1962 — ἐπινεύω
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | G1962 |
|---|---|
| Word: | ἐπινεύω |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Etymology: | from G1909 and G3506 |
| Language: | Greek |
| Occurrences: | 1 |
| Transliteration: | epineuo |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | ep-een-yoo'-o |
| Meaning: | 1. to nod at 2. (by implication) to assent |
| KJV Renderings: | consent |
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
ἐπινεύω: 1 aorist ἐπένευσα; from Homer down; to nod to; tropically, (by a nod) to express approval, to assent: Act 18:20, as often in Greek writings.
Englishman's Greek Concordance
ἐπινεύω (consent)
Acts 18:20
- KJV: When they desired to tarry longer time with them he consented not
- GK: ερωτώντων δε αυτών επί πλείονα χρόνον μείναι παρ΄ αυτοίς ουκ επένευσεν