Strong's Lexicon sugkatapséphizomai: To count together with, to vote with, to be numbered with. Original Word: συγκαταψηφίζομαι Word Origin: From the combination of three Greek words: σύν (syn, "with"), κατά (kata, "down"), and ψηφίζομαι (psēphizomai, "to count or reckon"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for sugkatapséphizomai, the concept of being numbered or counted among a group can be related to Hebrew terms like מָנָה (manah, "to count, number") and סָפַר (saphar, "to count, recount"). Usage: The verb sugkatapséphizomai is used to describe the act of being counted or reckoned among a group. It implies a formal or official inclusion in a list or number, often through a collective decision or vote. In the New Testament, it is used to indicate being numbered among a group, particularly in a context of judgment or decision-making. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, voting and counting were common practices in civic and legal contexts. The use of pebbles (ψηφίδες, psēphides) for voting was a typical method in Greek assemblies and courts. The concept of being "counted with" or "numbered among" was significant in both civic and religious contexts, often determining one's status, rights, or responsibilities within a community. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sun and a comp. of kata and pséphizó Definition to condemn with, spec. to vote (one) a place among NASB Translation added (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4785: συγκαταψηφίζωσυγκαταψηφίζω (T WH συνκαταψηφίζω (cf. σύν, II. at the end)): 1 aorist passive συγκατεψηφίσθην; 1. by depositing (κατά) a ballot in the urn (i. e. by voting for) "to assign one a place among (σύν), to vote one a place among": τινα μετά τινων, Acts 1:26. 2. middle to vote against with others, i. e. to condemn with others: Plutarch, Themistius, 21. Not found elsewhere. From sun and a compound of kata and psephizo; to count down in company with, i.e. Enroll among -- number with. see GREEK sun see GREEK kata see GREEK psephizo |
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