testing, dokimé, G1382

by Krisan Marotta | Jan 9, 2026 | Word Study - Greek

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Strong’s number: G1382

Greek Lexical Dictionary: Strong’s #1382 – δοκιμή

Greek Word: δοκιμή

Part of Speech: noun, feminine

Transliteration: dokimé

Phonetic Spelling: do-kee-MAY

Quick Definition: (the process or result of) trial, proving, approval

Usage: testing, (by implication) trustworthiness

Etymology: from G1380 (δοκέω – think)

NASB Translation: ordeal (1), proof (2), proven character (2), proven worth (1), test (1).

New Testament usage: testing, dokimé, G1382

dokime – 7x in 6v

G1382 (feminine noun): Rom_5:4; 2Co_2:9; 2Co_8:2; 2Co_9:13; 2Co_13:3; Php_2:22.

Romans 5:4 and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope;

2Corinthians 2:9 For to this end also I wrote, so that I might put you to the test, whether you are obedient in all things.

2Corinthians 8:2 that in a great ordeal of affliction their abundance of joy and their deep poverty overflowed in the wealth of their liberality.

2Corinthians 9:13 Because of the proof given by this ministry, they will glorify God for your obedience to your confession of the gospel of Christ and for the liberality of your contribution to them and to all,

2Corinthians 13:3 since you are seeking for proof of the Christ who speaks in me, and who is not weak toward you, but mighty in you.

Philippians 2:22 But you know of his [Timothy’s] proven worth, that he served with me in the furtherance of the gospel like a child serving his father.

G1383 (Neuter noun): Jas_1:3; 1Pe_1:7; Pro 27:21

G1384 (adj): Rom_14:18; Rom_16:10; 1Co_11:19; 2Co_10:18; 2Co_13:7; 2Ti_2:15; Jas_1:12.

Englishman’s Concordance: δοκιμή (dokimé)