G5585: ψηφίζω
psēphízō · “to calculate”
Definition
to use pebbles in enumeration, i.e. (generally) to compute
KJV translates it as: count
Word origin: from G5586 (ψῆφος);
Extended definition
ψηφίζω
(ψῆφος), [in LXX: 3Ki.3:8 8:5 A (סָפַר ni..) * ;]
to count (prop., with pebbles), reckon, calculate: τ. δαπάνην, Luk.14:28; τ. ἀριθμόν (i.e. calculate the number's meaning), Rev.13:18 (in cl. chiefly mid., to vote by casting a pebble; cf. συγ-κατα-, συμ-φηφίζω).†
(AS)
(ψῆφος), [in LXX: 3Ki.3:8 8:5 A (סָפַר ni..) * ;]
to count (prop., with pebbles), reckon, calculate: τ. δαπάνην, Luk.14:28; τ. ἀριθμόν (i.e. calculate the number's meaning), Rev.13:18 (in cl. chiefly mid., to vote by casting a pebble; cf. συγ-κατα-, συμ-φηφίζω).†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G5585 is translated
- he counts ×1
- he should count ×1
Bible verses with G5585 (psēphízō)
Psēphízō appears in 2 verses.
- Luke 14:28
For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?
- Revelation 13:18
Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.