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dokimazō G1381

δοκιμάζω (dokimazō) means “to test” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

δοκιμάζω Greek · G1381 22 tagged occurrences in 20 verses

Pronunciation guide: dok-im-ad'-zo Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G1381

δοκιμάζω · dokimazō · to test

δοκιμάζω (δόκιμος), [in LXX chiefly for בָּחַן ;] 1. primarily of metals (Pro.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, 1Pe.1:7; other things, Luk.12:56 14:19, 2Co.8:8, Gal.6:4, 1Th.2:4 5:21; τὰ διαφέροντα, Rom.2:18, Php.1:10 (R, mg., but see infr.); πνεύματα, 1Jn.4:1; of men, 1Ti.3:10 (pass.); ἑαυτόν, 1Co.11:28, 2Co.13:5; before subst. clause, Rom.12:2, 1Co.3:13, Eph.5:10 2. As the result of trial, to approve, think fit: Rom.1:28 14:22, 1Co.16:3, 2Co.8:22, 1Th.2:4 (δεδοκιμάσμεθα); τὰ διαφέροντα, Rom.2:18, Php.1:10, R, txt. (but see supr.; cf. διαφέρω).† (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

I put to the test, prove, examine; I distinguish by testing, approve after testing; I am fit.

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How translators render G1381

Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.

BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
test 3
to interpret 2
approve 1
examines 1
has proven 1
he approves 1
i am testing 1
may be able to test and prove 1
must examine 1
must first be tested 1
refined 1
should test 1
test and prove 1
they did not see fit 1
those approved 1
to try 1
will be able to test and approve 1
will prove 1
you recommend 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
let 3
discern 2
prove 2
proved 2
to prove 2
approvest 1
be proved 1
examine 1
he alloweth 1
it be tried 1
like 1
may approve things 1
may prove 1
proving 1
shall try 1
they did 1
trieth 1
try 1
we have 1
we were allowed 1
ye do 1

Verses containing G1381

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  1. Luke 12:56 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    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?

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  2. Luke 14:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to try them out. Please excuse me.’

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  3. Romans 1:28 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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.

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  4. Romans 2:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    if you know His will and approve of what is superior because you are instructed by the law;

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  5. Romans 12:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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.

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  6. Romans 14:22 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Keep your belief about such matters between yourself and God. Blessed is the one who does not condemn himself by what he approves.

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  7. 1 Corinthians 3:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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.

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  8. 1 Corinthians 11:28 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Each one must examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup.

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  9. 1 Corinthians 16:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem.

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  10. 2 Corinthians 8:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I am not giving a command, but I am testing the sincerity of your love through the earnestness of others.

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  11. 2 Corinthians 8:22 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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.

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  12. 2 Corinthians 13:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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?

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  13. Galatians 6:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Each one should test his own work. Then he will have reason to boast in himself alone, and not in someone else.

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  14. Ephesians 5:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Test and prove what pleases the Lord.

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  15. Philippians 1:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,

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  16. 1 Thessalonians 2:4 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    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.

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  17. 1 Thessalonians 5:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.

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  18. 1 Timothy 3:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons.

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  19. 1 Peter 1:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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.

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  20. 1 John 4:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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.

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