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δοκίμιον G1383

G1383 is the Greek word δοκίμιον, transliterated dokímion. The King James Version most often renders it trying.

Word: δοκίμιονTransliteration: dokímionLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

a testing; by implication, trustworthiness.

Where it comes from

neuter of a presumed derivative of G1382 (δοκιμή).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

trying 1×trial 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: trial, trying.

Verses using δοκίμιον

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

James 1:3 · KJV

Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

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:

Common questions

What does Strong's G1383 mean?

G1383 is the Greek word δοκίμιον (dokímion), meaning a testing; by implication, trustworthiness.

How is G1383 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it trying (1 time), trial (1 time).

How many times does G1383 appear in the Bible?

δοκίμιον (dokímion) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1383 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: neuter of a presumed derivative of G1382 (δοκιμή).

Nearby entries

G1380 · δοκέω — compare the base of G1166 (δεικνύω)) of the…G1381 · δοκιμάζω — to test (literally or figuratively); by…G1382 · δοκιμή — test (abstractly or concretely); by…G1384 · δόκιμος — properly, acceptable (current after…G1385 · δοκός — a stick of timber G1386 · δόλιος — guileful

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