G5586

ψῆφος

psēphos

Appears in 3 Bible verses

Strong's Definition

a pebble (as worn smooth by handling), i.e. (byimplication, of use as a counter or ballot) a verdict (of acquittal)or ticket (of admission) a vote &#8212 stone, voice.

Detailed Meaning

a small worn smooth stone, a pebble, in the ancient courts of justice the accused were condemned by black pebbles and the acquitted by white, a vote (on account of the use of pebbles in voting)

Part of Speech

feminine noun

KJV Translation Counts

stone(2x) voice(1x)

Related Words

G5584 | ψηλαφάω | handle, feel after, touch