4860. sumpséphizó
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sumpséphizó: To count together, to reckon with

Original Word: συμπεψηφίζω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: sumpséphizó
Pronunciation: soom-psay-FID-zo
Phonetic Spelling: (soom-psay-fid'-zo)
Definition: To count together, to reckon with
Meaning: I compute, reckon up, count together.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
reckon.

From sun and psephizo; to compute jointly -- reckon.

see GREEK sun

see GREEK psephizo

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from sun and pséphizó
Definition
to reckon together
NASB Translation
counted (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 4860: συμψηφίζω

συμψηφίζω: 1 aorist συνεψηφισα; to compute, count up: τάς τιμάς, Acts 19:19. (Middle τίνι, to vote with one, Aristophanes Lysias, 142.)

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: From σύν (syn, "with, together") and ψηφίζω (psēphízō, "to count, to calculate")

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for συμπεψηφίζω, the concept of communal decision-making and reckoning can be related to Hebrew terms that involve counting or reckoning, such as חשב (chashab, Strong's Hebrew 2803), which means "to think, account, or reckon." This reflects the broader biblical principle of collective wisdom and discernment found throughout the Scriptures.

Usage: This verb is used in contexts where a collective or joint calculation or decision is made. It implies a process of coming to a conclusion or decision through a shared or communal effort.

Context: The Greek verb συμπεψηφίζω (sympsēphízō) is a compound word that combines the preposition σύν (syn), meaning "with" or "together," and the verb ψηφίζω (psēphízō), which means "to count" or "to calculate." This term is used to describe the act of reckoning or calculating something in conjunction with others, suggesting a collaborative or communal decision-making process.

In the context of the New Testament, συμπεψηφίζω is not frequently used, but its implications are significant in understanding the communal aspects of early Christian decision-making and governance. The term reflects the early church's emphasis on unity and collective discernment, where decisions were often made through consensus and shared understanding.

The concept of συμπεψηφίζω can be seen as an extension of the communal life described in the Acts of the Apostles, where believers are depicted as sharing all things in common and making decisions together. This reflects the broader biblical theme of community and the importance of collective wisdom and discernment in the life of the church.

Forms and Transliterations
συνεψηφισαν συνεψήφισαν sunepsephisan sunepsēphisan synepsephisan synepsēphisan synepsḗphisan
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Englishman's Concordance
Acts 19:19 V-AIA-3P
GRK: πάντων καὶ συνεψήφισαν τὰς τιμὰς
NAS: of everyone; and they counted up the price
KJV: [men]: and they counted the price
INT: all And they reckoned up the prices

Strong's Greek 4860
1 Occurrence


συνεψήφισαν — 1 Occ.















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