ψῆφος (psēphos) — Stone

Greek word study: ψῆφος (psēphos), Strong's G5586. a pebble (as worn smooth by handling), i.e. (by implication, of use as a counter or ballot) a verdict (of acquittal) or ticket (of admission

GreekStrong's G5586
Quick definition
Greek word
ψῆφος (psēphos)

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a pebble (as worn smooth by handling), i.e. (by implication, of use as a counter or ballot) a verdict (of acquittal) or ticket (of admission); a vote

Word study
Derivation: from the same as G5584 (ψηλαφάω);

KJV translation words: stone, voice

Where this word appears

Strong's G5586 is tagged on 3 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 26:10 and last appears in Revelation 2:17.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

stone ×2a vote ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ψῆφον ×3

Books where it appears most

Revelation ×2Acts ×1

Verses (all 2)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G5584 ψηλαφάω (psēlapháō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G5584 ψηλαφάω (psēlapháō), G5585 ψηφίζω (psēphízō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does psēphos (G5586) mean?

A pebble (as worn smooth by handling), i.e. (by implication, of use as a counter or ballot) a verdict (of acquittal) or ticket (of admission); a vote.

How is G5586 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G5586 as: stone, voice.

How often does ψῆφος (psēphos) appear?

Strong's G5586 is tagged on 3 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 26:10 and last appears in Revelation 2:17.