Lexicon dokimé: Approval, proven character, testing, trial Original Word: δοκιμή 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 Originfrom 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: δοκιμήδοκιμή, 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 ( 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. Englishman's Concordance Romans 5:4 N-AFSGRK: 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 2 Corinthians 2:9 N-AFS 2 Corinthians 8:2 N-DFS 2 Corinthians 9:13 N-GFS 2 Corinthians 13:3 N-AFS Philippians 2:22 N-AFS Hebrews 3:9 N-DFS Strong's Greek 1382 |