G4860
συμψηφίζω
to compute jointly
Transliteration
sympsēphízōPronunciation
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to compute jointly
συμψηφίζω(sympsēphízō)
Strong’s Definition
to compute jointly
from G4862 (σύν) and G5585 (ψηφίζω);
“Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all men: and they counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver.”
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Strong's G4860: A compound verb combining συν- (with) and ψηφίζω (to count with pebbles), meaning "to compute, calculate together." Used in Acts to describe the public accounting of the value of magic books burned by new believers, demonstrating the concrete cost of following the Messiah.
U- Unveiling the Word
συμψηφίζω represents the act of careful calculation or reckoning together. As a compound word, it combines togetherness (συν-) with counting (ψηφίζω, originally referring to counting with pebbles) to express collective calculation. In the New Testament, it appears in Acts during a dramatic moment of public repentance where new believers counted the value of their occult books before burning them. The early church saw this term as significant for understanding the concrete cost of discipleship. Today, it continues to remind us that following Jesus often involves measurable sacrifice.
N - Necessary Information
Etymology:
D - Defining Meanings
For compound words:
The prefix συν- indicates joint action
The root ψηφίζω contributes the concept of counting
Together they express collective calculation
Translation Options:
E - Exploring Similar Words
R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology
Morphological Features:
Example English morphing:
Present: calculate together
Past: calculated together
Future: will calculate together
Participle: calculating together
S - Studying Lexicon Insights
BDAG emphasizes its use in public accounting contexts. Thayer's highlights the collective nature of the calculation. LSJ notes its use in financial contexts. Vine's connects it to public demonstration of faith. Strong's emphasizes the thoroughness of the counting. Moulton and Milligan document its use in business records.
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T - Tracing the Scriptures
First appearance:
Also, many of those who had practiced magic brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all. And they [συμψηφίζω] calculated their value, and it totaled fifty thousand pieces of silver. Acts 19:19
Additional References:
This word appears only once in the New Testament.
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
συμψηφίζω powerfully illustrates the concrete cost of following King Jesus. It proclaims the good news that true repentance often involves measurable sacrifice, yet the value sacrificed pales in comparison to the worth of knowing the Messiah. This word reminds us that following Jesus may require counting and surrendering what we once valued.
D - Did You Know?
Strong's G4860: A compound verb combining συν- (with) and ψηφίζω (to count with pebbles), meaning "to compute, calculate together." Used in Acts to describe the public accounting of the value of magic books burned by new believers, demonstrating the concrete cost of following the Messiah.
Part of speech: Verb
Tags: calculation, counting, sacrifice, repentance, cost-of-discipleship, public-testimony, conversion, magic-books, value, accounting, surrender, radical-commitment