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δοκιμάζω

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Definition

δοκιμάζω

(δόκιμος), [in LXX chiefly for בָּחַן ;]

1. primarily of metals (Proverbs 8:10; 17:3, Sir.2.5, Wis.3.6), to test, try, prove (in the hope and expectation that the test will prove successful, see reff. s. Syn.): χρυσίον, 1 Peter 1:7; other things, Luke 12:56; 14:19, 2 Corinthians 8:8, Galatians 6:4, 1 Thessalonians 2:4; 5:21; τὰ διαφέροντα, Romans 2:18, Philippians 1:10 (R, mg., but see infr.); πνεύματα, 1 John 4:1; of men, 1 Timothy 3:10 (pass.); ἑαυτόν, 1 Corinthians 11:28, 2 Corinthians 13:5; before subst. clause, Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 3:13, Ephesians 5:10

2. As the result of trial, to approve, think fit: Romans 1:28; 14:22, 1 Corinthians 16:3, 2 Corinthians 8:22, 1 Thessalonians 2:4 (δεδοκιμάσμεθα); τὰ διαφέροντα, Romans 2:18, Philippians 1:10, R, txt. (but see supr.; cf. διαφέρω).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as δοκιμάζω:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

22 total
  1. Luke 12:56δοκιμάζειν · to interpret; δοκιμάζειν · to interpret
    You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and sky. Why don’t you know how to interpret the present time?
  2. Luke 14:19δοκιμάσαι · to try
    Another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to try them out. Please excuse me.’
  3. Romans 1:28ἐδοκίμασαν · they did not see fit
    Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done.
  4. Romans 2:18δοκιμάζεις · approve
    …if you know His will and approve of what is superior because you are instructed by the law;
  5. Romans 12:2δοκιμάζειν · will be able to test and approve
    Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
  6. Romans 14:22δοκιμάζει · he approves
    Keep your belief about such matters between yourself and God. Blessed is the one who does not condemn himself by what he approves.
  7. 1 Corinthians 3:13δοκιμάσει · will prove
    …his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work.
  8. 1 Corinthians 11:28δοκιμαζέτω · must examine
    Each one must examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup.
  9. 1 Corinthians 16:3δοκιμάσητε · you recommend
    Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem.
  10. 2 Corinthians 8:8δοκιμάζων · I am testing
    I am not giving a command, but I am testing the sincerity of your love through the earnestness of others.
  11. 2 Corinthians 8:22ἐδοκιμάσαμεν · has proven
    And we are sending along with them our brother who has proven his earnestness to us many times and in many ways, and now even more so by his great confidence in you.
  12. 2 Corinthians 13:5δοκιμάζετε · test
    Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you—unless you fail the test?
  13. Galatians 6:4δοκιμαζέτω · should test
    Each one should test his own work. Then he will have reason to boast in himself alone, and not in someone else.
  14. Ephesians 5:10δοκιμάζοντες · Test and prove
    Test and prove what pleases the Lord.
  15. Philippians 1:10δοκιμάζειν · may be able to test and prove
    …so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,
  16. 1 Thessalonians 2:4δεδοκιμάσμεθα · those approved; δοκιμάζοντι · examines
    Instead, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, not in order to please men but God, who examines our hearts.
  17. 1 Thessalonians 5:21δοκιμάζετε · test
    …but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.
  18. 1 Timothy 3:10δοκιμαζέσθωσαν · must first be tested
    Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons.
  19. 1 Peter 1:7δοκιμαζομένου · refined
    …so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
  20. 1 John 4:1δοκιμάζετε · test
    Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.