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ψηφίζω G5585

G5585 is the Greek word ψηφίζω, transliterated psēphízō. The King James Version most often renders it counteth.

Word: ψηφίζωTransliteration: psēphízōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to use pebbles in enumeration, i.e. (generally) to compute.

Where it comes from

from G5586 (ψῆφος).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

counteth 1×count 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: count.

Verses using ψηφίζω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 14:28 · KJV

For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?

Revelation 13:18 · KJV

Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.

Common questions

What does Strong's G5585 mean?

G5585 is the Greek word ψηφίζω (psēphízō), meaning to use pebbles in enumeration, i.e. (generally) to compute.

How is G5585 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it counteth (1 time), count (1 time).

How many times does G5585 appear in the Bible?

ψηφίζω (psēphízō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5585 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5586 (ψῆφος).

Nearby entries

G5582 · ψεῦσμα — a fabrication, i.e. falsehood G5583 · ψεύστης — a falsifier G5584 · ψηλαφάω — to manipulate, i.e. verify by contact…G5586 · ψῆφος — a pebble (as worn smooth by handling), i.e…G5587 · ψιθυρισμός — by implication, a slander; probably akin to…G5588 · ψιθυριστής — a secret calumniator

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