Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ψηφίζω”
Understanding psēphízō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
count. - to use pebbles in enumeration, i.e. (generally) to compute
G5585
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ψηφίζω
Phoneticpsay-fid'-zo
Transliterationpsēphízō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
count. - to use pebbles in enumeration, i.e. (generally) to compute
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 14:28 | “For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?” Word: ψηφίζω (psēphízō) | |
| Revelation 13:18 | “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. ” Word: ψηφίζω (psēphízō) |