Lexicon
ψῆφος
psēphos
G5586G
G:N-F Greek

stone

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psephos denotes a tangible stone in Revelation and a cast vote in Acts.

The attested uses show ψῆφον in two distinct settings: a vote cast in a death judgment in Acts 26:10, and a white stone given to the conqueror in Revelation 2:17.

Senses in use

  1. A vote cast in judgment · dominant

    In Acts 26:10, the accusative singular feminine form occurs in the clause about people being condemned to death; the APB renders the action, “I cast my vote against them.”

  2. A white stone given to the conqueror · occasional

    In Revelation 2:17, the accusative singular feminine form occurs after the promise of hidden manna and before the statement that a new name is written on it; the APB renders the clause, “I will give him a white stone.”

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the term as “vote” in Acts 26:10 and as “stone” in Revelation 2:17. These renderings are treated as presentations of their respective clauses.

Passages featuring this word

Across Scripture