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δοκέω G1380

G1380 is the Greek word δοκέω, transliterated dokéō. The King James Version most often renders it think.

Word: δοκέωTransliteration: dokéōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 62 verses

What it means

compare the base of G1166 (δεικνύω)) of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly).

Where it comes from

a prolonged form of a primary verb, (used only in an alternate in certain tenses.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 51 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

think 18×thought 5×seemed 4×seemeth 4×seem 4×thinkest 3×suppose ye 3×supposed 2×think ye 2×supposing 2×seemed good 2×thinketh 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: be accounted, (of own) please(-ure), be of reputation, seem (good), suppose, think, trow.

Verses using δοκέω

The first 40 of 62 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 3:9 · KJV

And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.

Matthew 6:7 · KJV

But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Matthew 17:25 · KJV

He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?

Matthew 18:12 · KJV

How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray?

Matthew 21:28 · KJV

But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard.

Matthew 22:17 · KJV

Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?

Matthew 22:42 · KJV

Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The son of David.

Matthew 24:44 · KJV

Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.

Matthew 26:53 · KJV

Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Matthew 26:66 · KJV

What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death.

Mark 6:49 · KJV

But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out:

Mark 10:42 · KJV

But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them.

Luke 1:3 · KJV

It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,

Luke 8:18 · KJV

Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have.

Luke 10:36 · KJV

Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?

Luke 12:40 · KJV

Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.

Luke 12:51 · KJV

Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

Luke 13:2 · KJV

And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things?

Luke 13:4 · KJV

Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem?

Luke 17:9 · KJV

Doth he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I trow not.

Luke 19:11 · KJV

And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.

Luke 22:24 · KJV

And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.

Luke 24:37 · KJV

But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.

John 5:39 · KJV

Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.

John 5:45 · KJV

Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father: there is one that accuseth you, even Moses, in whom ye trust.

John 11:13 · KJV

Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep.

John 11:56 · KJV

Then sought they for Jesus, and spake among themselves, as they stood in the temple, What think ye, that he will not come to the feast?

John 13:29 · KJV

For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.

John 16:2 · KJV

They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.

John 20:15 · KJV

Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away.

Acts 12:9 · KJV

And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.

Acts 15:22 · KJV

Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren:

Acts 15:25 · KJV

It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

Acts 15:28 · KJV

For it seemed good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things;

Acts 15:34 · KJV

Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still.

Acts 17:18 · KJV

Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? other some, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection.

Acts 25:27 · KJV

For it seemeth to me unreasonable to send a prisoner, and not withal to signify the crimes laid against him.

Acts 26:9 · KJV

I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.

Acts 27:13 · KJV

And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.

1 Corinthians 3:18 · KJV

Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1380 mean?

G1380 is the Greek word δοκέω (dokéō), meaning compare the base of G1166 (δεικνύω)) of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly).

How is G1380 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it think (18 times), thought (5 times), seemed (4 times), seemeth (4 times), seem (4 times), among others.

How many times does G1380 appear in the Bible?

δοκέω (dokéō) is tagged in 62 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1380 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: a prolonged form of a primary verb, (used only in an alternate in certain tenses.

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