Definition
δοκιμή, -ῆς, ἡ
(δόκιμος), [in Sm.: Psalm 68:31 * ;]
1. the process of trial, proving, test: 2 Corinthians 8:2; 9:13
2. The result of trial, approval, approvedness, proof: Romans 5:4, 2 Corinthians 2:9; 13:3, Philippians 2:22 (Cremer, 212, 701).
Usage patterns
Occurrences
8 total
- Romans 5:4δοκιμήν · character; δοκιμὴ · character…perseverance, character; and character, hope.
- 2 Corinthians 2:9δοκιμὴν · would stand the testMy purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything.
- 2 Corinthians 8:2δοκιμῇ · ordealIn the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.
- 2 Corinthians 9:13δοκιμῆς · proofBecause of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others.
- 2 Corinthians 13:3δοκιμὴν · proof…since you are demanding proof that Christ is speaking through me. He is not weak in dealing with you but is powerful among you.
- Philippians 2:22δοκιμὴν · proven worthBut you know Timothy’s proven worth, that as a child with his father he has served with me to advance the gospel.
- Hebrews 3:9δοκιμασίᾳ · tried [Me]…where your fathers tested and tried Me, and for forty years saw My works.