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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! the face of the earth and of the heaven ye have known to make proof of, but this time -- how do ye not make proof of it?

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 14:19

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 14:19 - 'And another said, Five yoke of oxen I bought, and I go on to prove them; I beg of thee, have me excused:

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 1:28

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 1:28 - And, according as they did not approve of having God in knowledge, God gave them up to a disapproved mind, to do the things not seemly;

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 2:18

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 2:18 - and dost know the will, and dost approve the distinctions, 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 age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, for your proving what is the will of God -- the good, and acceptable, and perfect.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 14:22

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 14:22 - Thou hast faith! to thyself have it before God; happy is he who is not judging himself in what he doth approve,

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 3:13

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 3:13 - of each the work shall become manifest, for the day shall declare it, because in fire it is revealed, and the work of each, what kind it is, the fire shall prove;

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 11:28

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 11:28 - and let a man be proving himself, and so of the bread let him eat, and of the cup let him drink;

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Co 16:3

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 16:3 - and whenever I may come, whomsoever ye may approve, through letters, these I will send to carry your favour to Jerusalem;

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 8:8

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 8:8 - not according to command do I speak, but because of the diligence of others, and of your love proving the genuineness,

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 8:22

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 8:22 - and we sent with them our brother, whom we proved in many things many times being diligent, and now much more diligent, by the great confidence that is toward you,

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 13:5

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 13:5 - Your ownselves try ye, if ye are in the faith; your ownselves prove ye; do ye not know your ownselves, that Jesus Christ is in you, if ye be not in some respect disapproved of?

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Unchecked Copy Box Gal 6:4

Unchecked Copy BoxGal 6:4 - and his own work let each one prove, and then in regard to himself alone the glorying he shall have, and not in regard to the other,

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 5:10

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 5:10 - proving what is well-pleasing to the Lord,

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 1:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 1:10 - for your proving the things that differ, that ye may be pure and offenceless -- to a day of Christ,

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 2:4

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 2:4 - but as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the good news, so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God, who is proving our hearts,

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Th 5:21

Unchecked Copy Box1Th 5:21 - all things prove; that which is good hold fast;

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ti 3:10

Unchecked Copy Box1Ti 3:10 - and let these also first be proved, then let them minister, being unblameable.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 3:9

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 3:9 - in which tempt Me did your fathers, they did prove Me, and saw My works forty years;

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 1:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 1:7 - that the proof of your faith -- much more precious than of gold that is perishing, and through fire being approved -- may be found to praise, and honour, and glory, in the revelation of Jesus Christ,

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Jo 4:1

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