Dokímion — G1383

Definition

neuter noun

a testing; by implication, trustworthiness

1. equivalent to τό δοκιμάζειν, the proving
2. that by which something is tried or proved, a test
3. equivalent to δοκιμή, 2

Usually translated as

trial, trying

Origin

neuter of a presumed derivative of G1382

• dokimḗ (G1382)

Occurrences

Dokímion occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: James (1), 1 Peter (1)

• James 1:3 — Knowing this, that the trying (δοκίμιον) of your faith worketh patience.
• 1 Peter 1:7 — That the trial (δοκίμιον) of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: