Berean Strong's Lexicon dokos: Beam, Plank Original Word: δοκός Word Origin: Derived from the base of δέχομαι (dechomai), meaning "to receive" or "to accept." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "dokos," the concept of self-examination and addressing one's own faults is echoed in various Old Testament passages, such as Proverbs 16:2 and Psalm 139:23-24. Usage: The term "dokos" refers to a large piece of wood, such as a beam or plank, used in construction. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe a significant fault or sin in a person's life, particularly in the context of hypocrisy and judgment. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient construction, beams were essential structural elements, providing support and stability to buildings. The metaphorical use of "dokos" in the New Testament reflects the importance of addressing one's own significant faults before criticizing others. This imagery would have been easily understood in a culture familiar with building practices. HELPS Word-studies 1385 dokós – a large beam (joist) of wood; "a beam of timber" (Abbott-Smith); "a log on which planks in the house rest (as in the papyri); joist, rafter, plank (Moffatt); a pole sticking out grotesquely" (WS, 1, 60); (figuratively) a huge log (like a plank used in a house) that completely obstructs someone's vision. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dechomai (through the idea of holding up) Definition a beam of timber NASB Translation log (6). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1385: δοκόςδοκός, δοκου, ἡ (from δέκομαι for δέχομαι in so far as it has the idea of bearing (cf. Curtius, § 11)); from Homer down; a beam: Matthew 7:3-5; Luke 6:41f. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance beam. From dechomai (through the idea of holding up); a stick of timber -- beam. see GREEK dechomai Forms and Transliterations δοκοί δοκον δοκόν δοκὸν δοκος δοκός δοκὸς δοκούς δοκών δοκώσις dokon dokón dokòn dokos dokòsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 7:3 N-AFSGRK: σῷ ὀφθαλμῷ δοκὸν οὐ κατανοεῖς NAS: but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? KJV: not the beam that is in INT: your [own] eye beam not notice Matthew 7:4 N-NFS Matthew 7:5 N-AFS Luke 6:41 N-AFS Luke 6:42 N-AFS Luke 6:42 N-AFS Strong's Greek 1385 |
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