Psēphos — G5586

Definition

feminine noun

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

1. since in the ancient courts of justice the accused were condemned by black pebbles and acquitted by white , and a man on his acquittal was spoken of as νικησας and the ψῆφος acquitting Dim called νικητήριος , Christ promises that to the one who has gained eternal life by coming off conqueror over temptation he will give ψῆφον λευκήν
2. a vote (on account of the use of pebbles in voting)

Usually translated as

stone, voice

Origin

from the same as G5584

• psēlapháō (G5584)

Occurrences

Psēphos occurs 3 times in 2 verses of the King James.

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

• 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 (ψῆφον) them.
• 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 (ψῆφον), and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.
• 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 (ψῆφον) a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.