Dokimázō — G1381

G1381 · Greek — δοκιμάζω

Pronunciation: dok-im-ad'-zo

Definition

verb

to test (literally or figuratively); by implication, to approve

  1. to test, examine, prove, scrutinize , as metals
  2. to recognize as genuine after examination, to approve, deem worthy

Usually translated as

prove, discern, approve, try, examine, like, allow

Origin

from G1384

Occurrences

Dokimázō occurs 23 times in 21 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (2), Romans (4), 1 Corinthians (3), 2 Corinthians (3), Galatians (1), Ephesians (1), Philippians (1), 1 Thessalonians (2), 1 Timothy (1), Hebrews (1), 1 Peter (1), 1 John (1)

Strong's Lexicon — D