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G5586

ψῆφος

psēphos

Feminine noun · From the same as ψηλαφάω (G5584)

From the same as G5584; 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:—stone, voice.

Outline

  1. a small worn smooth stone, a pebble
    1. in the ancient courts of justice the accused were condemned by black pebbles and the acquitted by white
  2. a vote (on account of the use of pebbles in voting)

Usages

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.

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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.

Breakdown

hidden manna Knowledge, wisdom and understanding of the Lord. white stone Exemption from judgement: In the ancient Roman church, you would get a white stone if you were acquitted or a black stone if you weren't (Psalms 32:2). new name καινός (kī-no's) - refreshed (Ezekiel 39:7, Isaiah 29:23); brought back into remembrance (2 Peter 3:1, Jude 1:5)

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