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δοκιμάζω G1381

G1381 is the Greek word δοκιμάζω, transliterated dokimázō. The King James Version most often renders it prove.

Word: δοκιμάζωTransliteration: dokimázōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 20 verses

What it means

to test (literally or figuratively); by implication, to approve.

Where it comes from

from G1384 (δόκιμος).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 24 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

prove 6×let 3×proved 3×discern 2×try 2×approve 2×did 1×like 1×approvest 1×examine 1×have 1×proving 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: allow, discern, examine, X like, (ap-)prove, try.

Verses using δοκιμάζω

All 20 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 12:56 · KJV

Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time?

Luke 14:19 · KJV

And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused.

Romans 1:28 · KJV

And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;

Romans 2:18 · KJV

And knowest his will, and approvest the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law;

Romans 12:2 · KJV

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

1 Corinthians 3:13 · KJV

Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is.

1 Corinthians 11:28 · KJV

But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup.

1 Corinthians 16:3 · KJV

And when I come, whomsoever ye shall approve by your letters, them will I send to bring your liberality unto Jerusalem.

2 Corinthians 8:8 · KJV

I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.

2 Corinthians 8:22 · KJV

And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, upon the great confidence which I have in you.

2 Corinthians 13:5 · KJV

Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?

Galatians 6:4 · KJV

But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.

Ephesians 5:10 · KJV

Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.

Philippians 1:10 · KJV

That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;

1 Thessalonians 2:4 · KJV

But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.

1 Thessalonians 5:21 · KJV

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

1 Timothy 3:10 · KJV

And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.

Hebrews 3:9 · KJV

When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my works forty years.

1 Peter 1:7 · KJV

That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

1 John 4:1 · KJV

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1381 mean?

G1381 is the Greek word δοκιμάζω (dokimázō), meaning to test (literally or figuratively); by implication, to approve.

How is G1381 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it prove (6 times), let (3 times), proved (3 times), discern (2 times), try (2 times), among others.

How many times does G1381 appear in the Bible?

δοκιμάζω (dokimázō) is tagged in 20 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1381 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1384 (δόκιμος).

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