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ἀδόκιμος

adokimosfailingHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentAdjective8 occurrences6 books8 verses

Definition

ἀ-δόκιμος, -ον,

[in LXX: Proverbs 25:4, Isaiah 1:22 (סִיג) * ;]

1. of things (prop. of metals: LXX, ll. with), not standing the test, rejected: γῆ, Hebrews 6:8.

2. Of persons, rejected after testing, reprobate: Romans 1:28, 1 Corinthians 9:27, 2 Corinthians 13:5-7, 2 Timothy 3:8, Titus 1:16 (Cremer, 212).

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

8 total
  1. Romans 1:28ἀδόκιμον · a depraved
    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.
  2. 1 Corinthians 9:27ἀδόκιμος · disqualified
    No, I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.
  3. 2 Corinthians 13:5ἀδόκιμοί · fail the 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?
  4. 2 Corinthians 13:6ἀδόκιμοι · failed the test
    And I hope you will realize that we have not failed the test.
  5. 2 Corinthians 13:7ἀδόκιμοι · have failed
    Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not that we will appear to have stood the test, but that you will do what is right, even if we appear to have failed.
  6. 2 Timothy 3:8ἀδόκιμοι · [and] disqualified
    Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these men oppose the truth. They are depraved in mind and disqualified from the faith.
  7. Titus 1:16ἀδόκιμοι · unfit
    They profess to know God, but by their actions they deny Him. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed.
  8. Hebrews 6:8ἀδόκιμος · [is] worthless
    But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless, and its curse is imminent. In the end it will be burned.