δοκιμάζω
dokimazō
“to test”
Definition
to test (literally or figuratively); by implication, to approve
from G1384 (δόκιμος);
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Occurrences
δοκιμάζω appears 20 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Each one must examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup.
so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Can’t you see for yourselves that Jesus Christ is in you—unless you actually fail the test?
Each one should test his own work. Then he will have reason to boast in himself alone, and not in someone else.
Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done.
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