δοκιμήdokimḗ
test (abstractly or concretely); by implication, trustiness
Greek (New Testament) · G1382
Meanings
1. the process of trial, proving, test: 2 Corinthians 8:2, 2 Corinthians 9:13.
2. The result of trial, approval, approvedness, proof: Romans 5:4, 2 Corinthians 2:9, 2 Corinthians 13:3, Philippians 2:22.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 7 times in the Bible.
- Romans 5:4 And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation.
- 2 Corinthians 2:9 I wrote to you as I did to test you and see if you would fully comply with my instructions.
- 2 Corinthians 8:2 They are being tested by many troubles, and they are very poor. But they are also filled with abundant joy, which has overflowed in rich generosity.
- 2 Corinthians 9:13 As a result of your ministry, they will give glory to God. For your generosity to them and to all believers will prove that you are obedient to the Good News of Christ.
- 2 Corinthians 13:3 I will give you all the proof you want that Christ speaks through me. Christ is not weak when he deals with you; he is powerful among you.
- Philippians 2:22 But you know how Timothy has proved himself. Like a son with his father, he has served with me in preaching the Good News.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.