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beckoning

Meaning of “beckoning”

Making a silent signal or summons by a movement of the hand.

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2 occurrences2 verses1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: Acts 12:17

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Every verse containing “beckoning”

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Acts 12:17
But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 12:17 · retained source text

But he beckening vnto them with the hand, to hold their peace, declared vnto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison: And he said, Goe shew these things vnto Iames, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.

Acts 13:16
Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 13:16 · retained source text

Then Paul stood vp, and beckning with his hand, said, Men of Israel, and ye that feare God, giue audience.

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