Greek Word Study · Strong’s G5586
ψῆφος
psēphos · “stone”
Used 3 times across 2 books
Definition
ψῆφος, -ου, ἡ
(ψάω, to rub) [in LXX: Exo.4:25 (צֹר), La 3:16 (חָצָץ), Ecc.7:26 (25) (צֹר), 4Ki.12:4 (5) A, Sir.18:10, 4Ma.15:26 * ;]
1. a small smooth stone, a pebble: ψ. λευκή (for suggestions as to the meaning, see Swete, in l), Rev.2:17.
2. From the use of pebbles in voting, a vote: Act.26:10.†
(ψάω, to rub) [in LXX: Exo.4:25 (צֹר), La 3:16 (חָצָץ), Ecc.7:26 (25) (צֹר), 4Ki.12:4 (5) A, Sir.18:10, 4Ma.15:26 * ;]
1. a small smooth stone, a pebble: ψ. λευκή (for suggestions as to the meaning, see Swete, in l), Rev.2:17.
2. From the use of pebbles in voting, a vote: Act.26:10.†
Where it appears
Acts1
Revelation2
In the text
Acts 26:10Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief priests; and when they were put to death, I gave my voice against them.Revelation 2:17He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.
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