ψηφίζω

psēphizōVerbG5585

to calculate

From: from G5586 (ψῆφος);

Short Definition

to use pebbles in enumeration, i.e. (generally) to compute

Full Lexicon Entry

to count (prop., with pebbles), reckon, calculate: δαπάνην; *ἀριθμόν *(i.e. calculate the number's meaning), (in cl. chiefly mid., to vote by casting a pebble; cf. συγ-κατα-, συμ-φηφίζω).
LXX Usage: A (סָפַר ni. ) *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
1
Revelation
1

Key Passages

  • Luke 14:28
  • Revelation 13:18

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