ἀδόκιμος

adokimosAdjectiveG0096

failing

From: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G1384 (δόκιμος);

Short Definition

unapproved, i.e. rejected; by implication, worthless (literally or morally)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.of things (prop. of metals
2.Of persons, rejected after testing, reprobate
LXX Usage: (סִיג) *

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

8 times

Appears 8 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Corinthians
3
1 Corinthians
1
2 Timothy
1
Hebrews
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 9:27
  • 2 Corinthians 13:5
  • 2 Corinthians 13:6
  • 2 Corinthians 13:7
  • 2 Timothy 3:8

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