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1101 Etymology dictionary, p. voter (n.).2
1570s, agent noun from vote (v.).
1102 Etymology dictionary, p. Xenia.2
… by vote of a town meeting, on suggestion of the Rev. Robert Armstrong to imply friendliness and hospitality.
1103 Etymology dictionary, p. yea (adv.).2
… , affirmative vote," from early 13c.
1104 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Bishop.54
… Popular Vote: The apostles naturally took leadership but, abrogating all authority, committed to the church as a whole the choice of its officers and the …
1105 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Canon of the Old Testament, II.32
… of voting that their own decision concerning the canon should be confirmed by Boniface, the bishop of Rome; accordingly, thereafter, the question of how large …
1106 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Choose; Chosen.26
… by vote (the Revised Version (British and American) "appoint") (compare Acts 10:41 ), procheirotoneo; (3) of moral choice ( Mark 13:20 ): "Mary hath chosen the good part" ( Luke …
1107 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Courts, Judicial.3
… by vote of the people is clearly set forth ( Judges 11:5 - 11 ).
1108 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Law in the New Testament.71
… council votes Him worthy of death ( Matthew 26:1 - 75; Mark 14:1 - 72; Luke 22:1 - 71 ). If Jesus Christ were not what He claimed to be, then the priests were right in holding …
1109 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Ministry.33
… popular vote and was probably the same as had been used in the selection of the "Seven" men.
1110 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Ministry.49
… to vote at the election of a bishop, neighboring, "well-established" churches are to be written to in order that three men may be sent to assist the congregation …
1111 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Paul, the Apostle, 4.18
… his vote against the disciples ( Acts 26:10 ), as his language naturally means, then he had been married.
1112 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Praetorian Guard.5
… their votes were taken by ballot, but Nero preferred to receive from each a written opinion and on the next day to deliver his judgment in person. Such, it is …
1113 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Proverbs, the Book of.48
… casting vote; the authentic disclosure of truth from Yahweh is their objective, not the mere luxury of making clever observations on practical life. All …
1114 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, p. Sanhedrin.19
… the votes (see 3, above). The prisoner had to appear in humble attitude and dressed it, mourning (Ant., XIV, ix, 4). A sentence of capital punishment could not be passed …
1115 Smith’s Bible Dictionary, p. Colony.2 (William Smith)
… to vote at Rome.
1116 Strong’s Greek Dictionary (KJV), p. KATAPHERO.2 (James Strong)
from κατα - kata κατα and φερω - phero φερω (including its alternate); to bear down, i.e. (figuratively) overcome (with drowsiness); specially, to cast a vote:--fall, give, sink down.
1117 Strong’s Greek Dictionary (KJV), p. SUGKATATITHEMAI.2 (James Strong)
mid from σψν - sun σψν and κατατιθημι - katatithemi κατατιθημι; to deposit (one’s vote or opinion) in company with, i.e. (figuratively) to accord with:--consent.
1118 Strong’s Greek Dictionary (KJV), p. PSEPHOS.2 (James Strong)
from the same as υηλαφαω - pselaphao υηλαφαω; a pebble (as worn smooth by handling), i.e. (by implication, of use as a counter or ballot) a verdict (of acquittal) or ticket (of admission); a vote:--stone, voice.
1119 Thayer’s Greek Lexicon, p. καταφέρω.2
… one's vote, to approve, Acts 26:10; αἰτιώματα κατά τίνος (see κατά, I. 2 b. (but the critical editions reject κατά κτλ .)), Acts 25:7 L T Tr WH. Passive, to be borne down, to sink …
1120 Thayer’s Greek Lexicon, p. συγκατάθεσις.2
… (of votes); hence, approval, assent, agreement, (Cicero, acad. 2, 12, 37 adsensio atque adprobatio): 2 Corinthians 6:16. (Polybius, Dionysius Halicarnassus, Plutarch …