ψῆφος G5586

G5586 is the Greek word ψῆφος, transliterated psēphos. The King James Version most often renders it stone.

Word: ψῆφοςTransliteration: psēphosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

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.

Where it comes from

from the same as G5584 (ψηλαφάω).

How the King James Version translates it

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

stone 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: stone, voice.

Verses using ψῆφος

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Revelation 2:17 · KJV

He 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.

Common questions

What does Strong's G5586 mean?

G5586 is the Greek word ψῆφος (psēphos), meaning 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 King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it stone (2 times).

How many times does G5586 appear in the Bible?

ψῆφος (psēphos) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5586 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from the same as G5584 (ψηλαφάω).

Nearby entries

G5583 · ψεύστης — a falsifier G5584 · ψηλαφάω — to manipulate, i.e. verify by contact…G5585 · ψηφίζω — to use pebbles in enumeration, i.e…G5587 · ψιθυρισμός — by implication, a slander; probably akin to…G5588 · ψιθυριστής — a secret calumniator G5589 · ψιχίον — a little bit or morsel

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