psephos <5586>
qhfov psephos
Pronunciation: | psay'-fos |
Origin: | from the same as 5584 |
Reference: | TDNT - 9:604,1341 |
PrtSpch: | n f |
In Greek: | qhfon 3 |
In NET: | stone 2, vote 1 |
In AV: | stone 2, voice 1 |
Count: | 3 |
Definition: | 1) a small worn smooth stone, a pebble 1a) 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) from the same as 5584; 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. see GREEK for 5584 |
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