# G5586 --- ## Gary’s Bible Definition - --- ## Root Transliteration (Phonetic Spelling) - pséphos (psay'-fos) --- ## Strong's Definition & Usage - Definition: a small smooth stone, a pebble - Usage: (a) a pebble, small stone, (b) hence, from their use in voting: a vote --- ## Part of Speech - Noun --- ## BSB Translation - --- ## NASB Translation - stone (2) - vote (1) --- ## NASB Word Origin - from the same as psalló ([[G5567]]) --- ## Occurrences - 3 --- ## Occurrences Link - https://biblehub.com/greek/strongs_5586.htm --- ## BibleHub Link - https://biblehub.com/greek/5586.htm --- ## Helps Word Studies - [[G5586]] psḗphos – properly, a pebble used in ancient elections to vote; hence, a vote (Souter). - People in ancient times often voted by casting stones. A white stone typically meant "yes" and a black stone "no." --- ## Blue Letter Bible - Outline - --- ## Blue Letter Bible - Strong's Definition - --- ## Blue Letter Bible - Vines - --- ## Transliteration Details - --- ## Date - Initial - 2021.01.18 - Revised - 2023.10.12 ---