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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 LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 7:4

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 7:4 - The LORD spoke to Gideon again, "There are still too many men. Bring them down to the water and I will thin the ranks some more. When I say, 'This one should go with you,' pick him to go; when I say, 'This one should not go with you,' do not take him."

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 34:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 34:3 - For the ear assesses words as the mouth tastes food.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 17:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 17:3 - You have scrutinized my inner motives; you have examined me during the night. You have carefully evaluated me, but you find no sin. I am determined I will say nothing sinful.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 26:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 26:2 - Examine me, O LORD, and test me! Evaluate my inner thoughts and motives!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 66:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 66:10 - For you, O God, tested us; you purified us like refined silver.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 68:30

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:30 - Sound your battle cry against the wild beast of the reeds, and the nations that assemble like a herd of calves led by bulls! They humble themselves and offer gold and silver as tribute. God scatters the nations that like to do battle.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 81:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 81:7 - In your distress you called out and I rescued you. I answered you from a dark thundercloud. I tested you at the waters of Meribah. (Selah)

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 95:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 95:9 - where your ancestors challenged my authority, and tried my patience, even though they had seen my work.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 139:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 139:1 - O LORD, you examine me and know.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 139:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 139:23 - Examine me, and probe my thoughts! Test me, and know my concerns!

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 8:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:10 - Receive my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 17:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:3 - The crucible is for refining silver and the furnace is for gold, likewise the LORD tests hearts.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 27:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 27:21 - As the crucible is for silver and the furnace is for gold, so a person is proved by the praise he receives.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 6:27

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 6:27 - The LORD said to me, "I have made you like a metal assayer to test my people like ore. You are to observe them and evaluate how they behave."

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 9:7

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 9:7 - Therefore the LORD who rules over all says, "I will now purify them in the fires of affliction and test them. The wickedness of my dear people has left me no choice. What else can I do?

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 11:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 11:20 - So I said to the LORD, "O LORD who rules over all, you are a just judge! You examine people's hearts and minds. I want to see you pay them back for what they have done because I trust you to vindicate my cause."

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 12:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 12:3 - But you, LORD, know all about me. You watch me and test my devotion to you. Drag these wicked men away like sheep to be slaughtered! Appoint a time when they will be killed!

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 17:10

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 17:10 - I, the LORD, probe into people's minds. I examine people's hearts. I deal with each person according to how he has behaved. I give them what they deserve based on what they have done.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 20:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 20:12 - O LORD who rules over all, you test and prove the righteous. You see into people's hearts and minds. Pay them back for what they have done because I trust you to vindicate my cause.

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Unchecked Copy Box Zec 11:13

Unchecked Copy BoxZec 11:13 - The LORD then said to me, "Throw to the potter that exorbitant sum at which they valued me!" So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them to the potter at the temple of the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Zec 13:9

Unchecked Copy BoxZec 13:9 - Then I will bring the remaining third into the fire; I will refine them like silver is refined and will test them like gold is tested. They will call on my name and I will answer; I will say, 'These are my people,' and they will say, 'The LORD is my God.'"
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