δοκιμάζω (dokimázō) — Allow

Greek word study: δοκιμάζω (dokimázō), Strong's G1381. to test (literally or figuratively); by implication, to approve

GreekStrong's G1381
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Greek word
δοκιμάζω (dokimázō)

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

Word study
Derivation: from G1384 (δόκιμος);

KJV translation words: allow, discern, examine, X like, (ap-)prove, try

Where this word appears

Strong's G1381 is tagged on 22 words in 20 verses across 11 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 12:56 and last appears in 1 John 4:1.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

do test ×3to discern ×2to prove ×2approve ×1he approves ×1proving ×1should examine ×1should test ×1they did see fit ×1we have proven ×1will prove ×1you shall approve ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

δοκιμάζειν ×3δοκιμάζετε ×3δοκιμαζέτω ×2δοκιμάζει ×1δοκιμάζειν; ×1δοκιμάζεις ×1δοκιμάσαι ×1δοκιμάσει ×1δοκιμάσητε ×1ἐδοκίμασαν ×1

Books where it appears most

Romans ×4Luke ×31 Corinthians ×32 Corinthians ×31 Thessalonians ×3Galatians ×1Ephesians ×1Philippians ×1

Verses (all 20)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1384 δόκιμος (dókimos).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G593 ἀποδοκιμάζω (apodokimázō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does dokimázō (G1381) mean?

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

How is G1381 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1381 as: allow, discern, examine, X like, (ap-)prove, try.

How often does δοκιμάζω (dokimázō) appear?

Strong's G1381 is tagged on 22 words in 20 verses across 11 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 12:56 and last appears in 1 John 4:1.