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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 MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 12:56

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 12:56 - You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky, but how can you not know how to interpret the present time?

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 14:19

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 14:19 - Another said, 'I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going out to examine them. Please excuse me.'

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 1:28

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 1:28 - And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do what should not be done.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 2:18

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 2:18 - and know his will and approve the superior things because you receive instruction from the law,

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 12:2

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 12:2 - Do not be conformed to this present world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may test and approve what is the will of God - what is good and well-pleasing and perfect.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 14:22

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 14:22 - The faith you have, keep to yourself before God. Blessed is the one who does not judge himself by what he approves.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 3:13

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 3:13 - each builder's work will be plainly seen, for the Day will make it clear, because it will be revealed by fire. And the fire will test what kind of work each has done.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 11:28

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 11:28 - A person should examine himself first, and in this way let him eat the bread and drink of the cup.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 16:3

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 16:3 - Then, when I arrive, I will send those whom you approve with letters of explanation to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 8:8

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 8:8 - I am not saying this as a command, but I am testing the genuineness of your love by comparison with the eagerness of others.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 8:22

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 8:22 - And we are sending with them our brother whom we have tested many times and found eager in many matters, but who now is much more eager than ever because of the great confidence he has in you.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 13:5

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 13:5 - Put yourselves to the test to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves! Or do you not recognize regarding yourselves that Jesus Christ is in you - unless, indeed, you fail the test!

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Unchecked Copy Box Gal 6:4

Unchecked Copy BoxGal 6:4 - Let each one examine his own work. Then he can take pride in himself and not compare himself with someone else.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 5:10

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 5:10 - trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 1:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 1:10 - so that you can decide what is best, and thus be sincere and blameless for the day of Christ,

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 2:4

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 2:4 - but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we declare it, not to please people but God, who examines our hearts.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 5:21

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:21 - But examine all things; hold fast to what is good.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 3:10

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 3:10 - And these also must be tested first and then let them serve as deacons if they are found blameless.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 3:9

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 3:9 - "There your fathers tested me and tried me, and they saw my works for forty years.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 1:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:7 - Such trials show the proven character of your faith, which is much more valuable than gold - gold that is tested by fire, even though it is passing away - and will bring praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Jo 4:1

Unchecked Copy Box1Jo 4:1 - Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to determine if they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.
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