1384. dokimos

Lexicon

dokimos: Approved, tested, tried, genuine

Original Word: δόκιμος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: dokimos
Pronunciation: DOH-kee-mos
Phonetic Spelling: (dok'-ee-mos)
Definition: Approved, tested, tried, genuine
Meaning: approved, acceptable, tried.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

approved, tried.

From dokeo; properly, acceptable (current after assayal), i.e. Approved -- approved, tried.

see GREEK dokeo

HELPS Word-studies

1384 dókimos (an adjective, derived from 1209/dexomai, "to receive, welcome") – properly, what passes the necessary test (scrutiny); hence acceptable because genuine (validated, verified).

[1384 (dókimos) is the root of: 1381 (dokimázō), 1382 (dokimḗ) and 1383 (dokímion). 1384 (dókimos) was used for the proving (testing) of coins, i.e. confirming they were genuine (not counterfeit, corrupted).]

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from dechomai
Definition
tested, approved
NASB Translation
approved (7).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1384: δόκιμος

δόκιμος, δόκιμον (δέχομαι); from Herodotus down;

1. properly, accepted, particularly of coins and metals, Genesis 23:16; 2 Chronicles 9:17; Lucian, Herm. 68, etc.; hence, universally, proved, tried: in the N. T. one who is of tried faith and integrity (R. V. approved), Romans 16:10 (τόν δόκιμον ἐν Χριστῷ, the approved servant of Christ); 1 Corinthians 11:19; 2 Corinthians 10:18; 2 Corinthians 13:7; 2 Timothy 2:15 (παρισταναι ἑαυτόν δόκιμον τῷ Θεῷ); James 1:12.

2. accepted, equivalent to acceptable, pleasing: εὐάρεστος τῷ Θεῷ καί δόκιμος (L marginal reading δοκιμοις) τοῖς ἀνθρώποις, Romans 14:18.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb δέχομαι (dechomai), meaning "to receive" or "to accept."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for δόκιμος, the concept of being tested and approved is present in the Old Testament. The Hebrew word בָּחַן (bachan, Strong's H974) carries a similar meaning, often used to describe the process of testing or examining to determine genuineness or worth, as seen in passages like Psalm 26:2 and Jeremiah 17:10.

Usage: The word δόκιμος is used in the New Testament to describe individuals or things that have been tested and proven to be reliable or worthy. It often carries the connotation of being approved by God or meeting divine standards.

Context: The Greek term δόκιμος appears in several New Testament passages, emphasizing the importance of being tested and approved in the sight of God. In 2 Timothy 2:15, Paul exhorts Timothy to present himself to God as one approved (δόκιμος), a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. This highlights the necessity for believers to diligently study and apply Scripture, ensuring their teachings and lives align with God's truth.

In Romans 14:18, Paul uses δόκιμος to describe those who serve Christ in a manner that is pleasing to God and approved by men. This dual approval underscores the believer's call to live a life that honors God and maintains a good testimony before others.

The concept of being δόκιμος is also found in 1 Corinthians 11:19, where Paul speaks of divisions in the church as a means to reveal those who are approved. Here, δόκιμος signifies those who stand firm in their faith and doctrine amidst challenges, demonstrating their genuine commitment to Christ.

The use of δόκιμος in the New Testament serves as a reminder of the Christian's call to authenticity and integrity. Believers are encouraged to seek God's approval above all, striving to live lives that reflect His character and truth.

Forms and Transliterations

δοκιμοι δόκιμοι δοκιμον δόκιμον δόκιμόν δοκιμος δόκιμος δοκίμου δοκίμω dokimoi dókimoi dokimon dókimon dokimos dókimos

Englishman's Concordance

Romans 14:18 Adj-NMS
GRK: θεῷ καὶ δόκιμος τοῖς ἀνθρώποις
NAS: to God and approved by men.
KJV: to God, and approved of men.
INT: to God and approved by men

Romans 16:10 Adj-AMS
GRK: Ἀπελλῆν τὸν δόκιμον ἐν Χριστῷ
NAS: Apelles, the approved in Christ.
KJV: Salute Apelles approved in Christ.
INT: Apelles the approved in Christ

1 Corinthians 11:19 Adj-NMP
GRK: καὶ οἱ δόκιμοι φανεροὶ γένωνται
NAS: that those who are approved may become
KJV: that they which are approved may be made
INT: also the approved evident might become

2 Corinthians 10:18 Adj-NMS
GRK: ἐκεῖνός ἐστιν δόκιμος ἀλλὰ ὃν
NAS: himself that is approved, but he whom
KJV: himself is approved, but whom
INT: this [one] is approved but whom

2 Corinthians 13:7 Adj-NMP
GRK: ἵνα ἡμεῖς δόκιμοι φανῶμεν ἀλλ'
NAS: may appear approved, but that you may do
KJV: we should appear approved, but that
INT: that we approved might appear but

2 Timothy 2:15 Adj-AMS
GRK: σπούδασον σεαυτὸν δόκιμον παραστῆσαι τῷ
NAS: yourself approved to God
KJV: thyself approved unto God,
INT: Be earnest yourself approved to present

James 1:12 Adj-NMS
GRK: πειρασμόν ὅτι δόκιμος γενόμενος λήμψεται
NAS: for once he has been approved, he will receive
KJV: for when he is tried, he shall receive
INT: trial because proved having been he will receive

Strong's Greek 1384
7 Occurrences

δόκιμοι — 2 Occ.
δόκιμον — 2 Occ.
δόκιμος — 3 Occ.