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Lexicon :: Strong's G1381 - dokimazō

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δοκιμάζω
Transliteration
dokimazō (Key)
Pronunciation
dok-im-ad'-zo
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
mGNT
23x in 17 unique form(s) TR
23x in 17 unique form(s) LXX
23x in 15 unique form(s)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 2:255,181

Trench's Synonyms: lxxiv. δοκιμάζω, πειράζω.

Strong’s Definitions

†δοκιμάζω dokimázō, dok-im-ad'-zo; from G1384; to test (literally or figuratively); by implication, to approve:—allow, discern, examine, × like, (ap-)prove, try.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 23x

The KJV translates Strong's G1381 in the following manner: prove (10x), try (4x), approve (3x), discern (2x), allow (2x), like (1x), examine (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 23x
The KJV translates Strong's G1381 in the following manner: prove (10x), try (4x), approve (3x), discern (2x), allow (2x), like (1x), examine (1x).

  1. to test, examine, prove, scrutinise (to see whether a thing is genuine or not), as metals

  2. to recognise as genuine after examination, to approve, deem worthy

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
†δοκιμάζω dokimázō, dok-im-ad'-zo; from G1384; to test (literally or figuratively); by implication, to approve:—allow, discern, examine, × like, (ap-)prove, try.
STRONGS G1381:
δοκιμάζω; [future δοκιμάσω]; 1 aorist ἐδοκίμασα; passive, [present δοκιμάζομαι]; perfect δεδοκίμασμαι; (δόκιμος); Sept. chiefly for בָּחַן; as in Greek writings from [Herodotus, Thucydides], Xenophon, and Plato onward, to try;
1. to test, examine, prove, scrutinize (to see whether a thing be genuine or not), as metals: χρυσίον διὰ πυρός (Isocrates, p. 240 d. [i. e. Panathen. § 14]; ad Demon., p. 7 b. [here Bekker βασανίζομεν]; Sept., Proverbs 8:10; Sir. 2:5; Wis. 3:6; ἄργυρον, Proverbs 17:3, [cf. Zechariah 13:9]), 1 Peter 1:7; other things: Luke 12:56; Luke 14:19; 2 Corinthians 8:8; Galatians 6:4; 1 Thessalonians 2:4; 1 Thessalonians 5:21; τὰ διαφέροντα, Romans 2:18; Philippians 1:10, [others refer these passages to 2; see διαφέρω, 2 b.]; men, 1 Timothy 3:10 (in the passive); ἑαυτόν, 1 Corinthians 11:28; 2 Corinthians 13:5, (cf. ἐξετάζειν ἑαυτόν, Xenophon, mem. 2, 5, 1 and 4); θεόν, Hebrews 3:9 (R G, from Psalm 94:9 (Ps. 95:9); on the sense of the phrase see πειράζω, 2 d. β.); τὰ πνεύματα, followed by εἰ whether etc. 1 John 4:1; followed by indirect discourse, Romans 12:2; 1 Corinthians 3:13; Ephesians 5:10.
2. to recognize as genuine after examination, to approve, deem worthy: 1 Corinthians 16:3; τινὰ σπουδαῖον ὄντα, 2 Corinthians 8:22; ἐν ᾧ δοκιμάζει for ἐν τούτῳ, ὃ δοκιμάζει in that which he approves, deems right, Romans 14:22; δεδοκιμάσμεθα ὑπὸ τοῦ θεοῦ πιστευθῆναι τὸ εὐαγγέλιον we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the business of pointing out to men the way of salvation, 1 Thessalonians 2:4; our οὐκ ἐδοκίμασαν τὸν θεόν ἔχειν ἐν ἐπιγνώσει they did not think God worthy to be kept in knowledge, Romans 1:28. [On δοκιμάζω (as compared with πειράζω) see Trench § lxxiv.; Cremer, under the word πειράζω. Compare: ἀποδοκιμάζω.]

Related entry:
δοκιμασία, -ας, ἡ, a proving, putting to the proof: πειράζειν ἐν δοκιμασίᾳ to tempt by proving, Heb. 3:9 L T Tr WH. ([Lysias] Xenophon, Plato, Dem., Polybius, Plutarch, others; λίθος δοκιμασίας, Sir. 6:21.)
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Psalms
94:9; 95:9
Proverbs
8:10; 17:3
Zechariah
13:9
Luke
12:56; 14:19
Romans
1:28; 2:18; 12:2; 14:22
1 Corinthians
3:13; 11:28; 16:3
2 Corinthians
8:8; 8:22; 13:5
Galatians
6:4
Ephesians
5:10
Philippians
1:10
1 Thessalonians
2:4; 2:4; 5:21
1 Timothy
3:10
Hebrews
3:9; 3:9
1 Peter
1:7
1 John
4:1

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G1381 matches the Greek δοκιμάζω (dokimazō),
which occurs 23 times in 21 verses in the TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 12:56

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:56 - Hypocrites, ye know how to judge of the appearance of the earth and of the heaven; how is it then that ye do not discern this time?

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 14:19

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 14:19 - And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them; I pray thee hold me for excused.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 1:28

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 1:28 - And according as they did not think good to have God in their knowledge, God gave them up to a reprobate mind to practise unseemly things;

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 2:18

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 2:18 - and knowest the will, and discerningly approvest the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law;

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 12:2

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 12:2 - And be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 14:22

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 14:22 - Hast *thou* faith? have it to thyself before God. Blessed is he who does not judge himself in what he allows.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 3:13

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 3:13 - the work of each shall be made manifest; for the day shall declare it, because it is revealed in fire; and the fire shall try the work of each what it is.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 11:28

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 11:28 - But let a man prove himself, and thus eat of the bread, and drink of the cup.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 16:3

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 16:3 - And when I am arrived, whomsoever ye shall approve, these I will send with letters to carry your bounty to Jerusalem:

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 8:8

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 8:8 - I do not speak as commanding it, but through the zeal of others, and proving the genuineness of your love.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 8:22

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 8:22 - And we have sent with them our brother whom we have often proved to be of diligent zeal in many things, and now more diligently zealous through the great confidence he has as to you.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 13:5

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 13:5 - examine your own selves if ye be in the faith; prove your own selves: do ye not recognise yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you, unless indeed ye be reprobates?

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Unchecked Copy Box Gal 6:4

Unchecked Copy BoxGal 6:4 - but let each prove his own work, and then he will have his boast in what belongs to himself alone, and not in what belongs to another.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 5:10

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 5:10 - proving what is agreeable to the Lord;

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 1:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 1:10 - that ye may judge of and approve the things that are more excellent, in order that ye may be pure and without offence for Christ's day,

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 2:4

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 2:4 - but even as we have been approved of God to have the glad tidings entrusted to us, so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, who proves our hearts.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 5:21

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:21 - but prove all things, hold fast the right;

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 3:10

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 3:10 - And let these be first proved, then let them minister, being without charge against them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 3:9

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 3:9 - where your fathers tempted me, by proving me, and saw my works forty years.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 1:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:7 - that the proving of your faith, much more precious than of gold which perishes, though it be proved by fire, be found to praise and glory and honour in the revelation of Jesus Christ:

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Jo 4:1

Unchecked Copy Box1Jo 4:1 - Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits, if they are of God; because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
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