δοκέω
dokeōVerbG1380
to think
From: a prolonged form of a primary verb, (used only in an alternate in certain tenses;
Short Definition
compare the base of G1166 (δεικνύω)) of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly)
Full Lexicon Entry
1.to be of opinion, suppose
2.to seem, be reputed
ato think
bto please, seem good to
LXX Usage: for טוֹב, נָדַב, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
63 timesAppears 63 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Luke
11
Matthew
10
1 Corinthians
9
Acts
9
John
8
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 10:12
- Acts 12:9
- Galatians 6:3
- John 20:15
- Luke 24:37
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