Definition
ψῆφος, -ου, ἡ
(ψάω, to rub) [in LXX: Exodus 4:25 (צֹר), Lamentations 3:16 (חָצָץ), Ecclesiastes 7:26 (25) (צֹר), 2 Kings 12:4 (5) A, Sir.18.10, 4Ma.15.26 * ;]
1. a small smooth stone, a pebble: ψ. λευκή (for suggestions as to the meaning, see Swete, in l), Revelation 2:17.
2. From the use of pebbles in voting, a vote: Acts 26:10.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Acts 26:10ψῆφονAnd that is what I did in Jerusalem. With authority from the chief priests I put many of the saints in prison, and when they were condemned to death, I cast my vote against them.
- Revelation 2:17ψῆφον · stone; ψῆφονHe who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who overcomes, I will give the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone inscribed with a new name, known only to the one who receives it.