Strong's Lexicon dokimos: Approved, tested, tried, genuine Original Word: δόκιμος 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 "dokimos," the concept of being tested and approved can be related to Hebrew words like בָּחַן (bachan, Strong's H974), meaning "to test" or "to examine." Usage: The term "dokimos" is used in the New Testament to describe something or someone that has been tested and found to be genuine, reliable, or approved. It often carries the connotation of having passed a test or trial, thus proving its worth or authenticity. In a spiritual context, it refers to the quality of being approved by God after being tested. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, "dokimos" was often used in the context of metallurgy, where metals were tested for purity and quality. Coins, for example, were tested to ensure they were not counterfeit. This concept of testing and approval was familiar to the early Christian audience, who understood the importance of proving one's faith and character through trials. HELPS Word-studies 1384 dókimos (an adjective, derived from 1209/de [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 Originfrom dechomai Definition tested, approved NASB Translation approved (7). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1384: δόκιμοςδόκιμος, 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. From dokeo; properly, acceptable (current after assayal), i.e. Approved -- approved, tried. see GREEK dokeo Englishman's Concordance Romans 14:18 Adj-NMSGRK: 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 1 Corinthians 11:19 Adj-NMP 2 Corinthians 10:18 Adj-NMS 2 Corinthians 13:7 Adj-NMP 2 Timothy 2:15 Adj-AMS James 1:12 Adj-NMS Strong's Greek 1384 |
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