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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G1381 — δοκιμάζω
dokimazō · to test · Greek
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Luke 12:56 · δοκιμάζειν, · δοκιμάζειν;[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 · δοκιμάσαιAnd another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: I pray thee have me excused.Romans 1:28 · ἐδοκίμασανAnd 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 · δοκιμάζειςAnd knowest [his] will, and approvest the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law;Romans 12:2 · δοκιμάζεινAnd 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.Romans 14:22 · δοκιμάζει.Hast thou faith? have [it] to thyself before God. Happy [is] he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth.1 Corinthians 3:13 · δοκιμάσει.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 · δοκιμαζέτωBut let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of [that] bread, and drink of [that] cup.1 Corinthians 16:3 · δοκιμάσητε,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 · δοκιμάζων·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 · ἐδοκιμάσαμενAnd 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 · δοκιμάζετε·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 · δοκιμαζέτωBut let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.Ephesians 5:10 · δοκιμάζοντεςProving what is acceptable unto the Lord.Philippians 1:10 · δοκιμάζεινThat ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;1 Thessalonians 2:4 · δεδοκιμάσμεθα · δοκιμάζοντιBut 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 · δοκιμάζετε·Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.1 Timothy 3:10 · δοκιμαζέσθωσανAnd let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being [found] blameless.1 Peter 1:7 · δοκιμαζομένουThat 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 · δοκιμάζετεBeloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.