The meaning of “ψῆφος”
Understanding psēphos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
stone, voice. - a pebble (as worn smooth by handling), i.e. (by implication, of use as a counter or ballot) a verdict (o...
ψῆφος
stone, voice. - 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
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 26:10 | “Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief priests; and when they were put to death, I gave my voice against them. ” Word: ψῆφος (psēphos) | |
| Revelation 2:17 | “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.” Word: ψῆφος (psēphos) |