1382. dokimé

Lexicon

dokimé: Approval, proven character, testing, trial

Original Word: δοκιμή
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: dokimé
Pronunciation: do-kee-MAY
Phonetic Spelling: (dok-ee-may')
Definition: Approval, proven character, testing, trial
Meaning: a trial, proof; tried, approved character.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

experience, proof, trial.

From the same as dokimos; test (abstractly or concretely); by implication, trustiness -- experience(-riment), proof, trial.

see GREEK dokimos

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 1382 dokimḗ (a feminine noun derived from 1384 /dókimos) – proof of genuineness ("approval, through testing"), a brand of what is "tested and true." See 1381 (dokimazō).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from dokimos
Definition
(the process or result of) trial, proving, approval
NASB Translation
ordeal (1), proof (2), proven character (2), proven worth (1), test (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1382: δοκιμή

δοκιμή, δοκιμῆς, ἡ (dokimos];);

1. in an active sense, a proving, trial: θλίψεως, through affliction, 2 Corinthians 8:2.

2. approvedness, tried character: Romans 5:4; 2 Corinthians 2:9; Philippians 2:22; τῆς διακονίας, exhibited in the contribution, 2 Corinthians 9:13.

3. "a proof (objectively], a specimen of (Dioscorides (?) 4, 186 (183); occasionally in ecclesiastical writings.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb δοκιμάζω (dokimazō), meaning "to test" or "to prove."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of δοκιμή in the Greek New Testament can be related to several Hebrew terms that convey similar ideas of testing and proving, such as בָּחַן (bachan, Strong's Hebrew 974), which means "to examine" or "to test," and צָרַף (tsaraph, Strong's Hebrew 6884), meaning "to refine" or "to test." These Hebrew terms similarly emphasize the process of proving and refining character through trials.

Usage: The word δοκιμή is used in the New Testament to describe the process of testing or proving something, often in the context of faith or character. It signifies the quality of being approved after a trial.

Context: The Greek term δοκιμή appears in the New Testament to convey the concept of testing and approval, particularly in the context of spiritual and moral character. It is used to describe the process by which believers are tested and refined, resulting in a proven and approved character. This term underscores the importance of trials and challenges in the Christian life, as they serve to strengthen and validate one's faith.

In Romans 5:4, the Apostle Paul writes, "and perseverance, character; and character, hope." Here, δοκιμή is translated as "character," indicating the approved quality that emerges from enduring trials. The progression from perseverance to character to hope highlights the transformative power of enduring faith.

In 2 Corinthians 2:9, Paul uses δοκιμή to express the purpose of his writing: "My purpose in writing you was to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in everything." This reflects the idea of δοκιμή as a test of obedience and faithfulness.

Additionally, in 2 Corinthians 8:2, Paul speaks of the Macedonian churches, saying, "In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed in rich generosity." Here, δοκιμή is translated as "ordeal," emphasizing the testing of their faith through difficult circumstances, which resulted in a demonstration of their genuine generosity.

The concept of δοκιμή is integral to understanding the Christian journey, as it illustrates the process by which believers are refined and their faith is authenticated through trials. It serves as a reminder that challenges are not merely obstacles but opportunities for growth and deeper reliance on God.

Forms and Transliterations

δοκιμασια δοκιμασίᾳ δοκιμη δοκιμή δοκιμὴ δοκιμῇ δοκιμην δοκιμήν δοκιμὴν δοκιμης δοκιμής δοκιμῆς dokimasia dokimasíāi dokime dokimē dokimḕ dokimêi dokimē̂i dokimen dokimēn dokimḗn dokimḕn dokimes dokimês dokimēs dokimē̂s

Englishman's Concordance

Romans 5:4 N-AFS
GRK: δὲ ὑπομονὴ δοκιμήν ἡ δὲ
NAS: and perseverance, proven character; and proven character,
KJV: patience, experience; and
INT: and endurance character and

Romans 5:4 N-NFS
GRK: ἡ δὲ δοκιμὴ ἐλπίδα
NAS: proven character; and proven character, hope;
KJV: experience; and experience, hope:
INT: and character hope

2 Corinthians 2:9 N-AFS
GRK: γνῶ τὴν δοκιμὴν ὑμῶν εἰ
NAS: that I might put you to the test, whether
KJV: I might know the proof of you,
INT: I might know the proof of you if

2 Corinthians 8:2 N-DFS
GRK: ἐν πολλῇ δοκιμῇ θλίψεως ἡ
NAS: that in a great ordeal of affliction
KJV: a great trial of affliction
INT: in much proof of tribulation the

2 Corinthians 9:13 N-GFS
GRK: διὰ τῆς δοκιμῆς τῆς διακονίας
NAS: Because of the proof given by this
KJV: Whiles by the experiment of this
INT: through the proof of the service

2 Corinthians 13:3 N-AFS
GRK: ἐπεὶ δοκιμὴν ζητεῖτε τοῦ
NAS: you are seeking for proof of the Christ
KJV: ye seek a proof of Christ
INT: Since a proof you seek

Philippians 2:22 N-AFS
GRK: τὴν δὲ δοκιμὴν αὐτοῦ γινώσκετε
NAS: But you know of his proven worth, that he served
KJV: But ye know the proof of him, that,
INT: but [the] proof of him you know

Hebrews 3:9 N-DFS
GRK: ὑμῶν ἐν δοκιμασίᾳ καὶ εἶδον
INT: of you by testing and saw

Strong's Greek 1382
8 Occurrences

δοκιμασίᾳ — 1 Occ.
δοκιμὴ — 2 Occ.
δοκιμήν — 4 Occ.
δοκιμῆς — 1 Occ.