Psēphízō — G5585

Definition

verb

to use pebbles in enumeration, i.e. (generally) to compute

1. to count with pebbles, to compute, calculate, reckon

Usually translated as

count

Origin

from G5586

• psēphos (G5586)

Occurrences

Psēphízō occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (1), Revelation (1)

• Luke 14:28 — For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth (ψηφίζει) the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?
• Revelation 13:18 — Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count (ψηφισάτω) the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.