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Strong's G1383 δοκίμιον (dokimion)

Dokimion means “trial” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1383 — gabluth (“end”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1383
Language Greek
Linked Usages 3
Books 3

Strong's G1383 Quick Answer

Strong's G1383 δοκίμιον (dokimion) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. dokimion (dok-im'-ee-on) n. 1. a testing 2. (by implication) trustworthiness It has 3 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include trying and trial. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
dokimion (dok-im'-ee-on) n. 1. a testing 2. (by implication) trustworthiness
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
trying and trial

Meaning and Definition

dokimion (dok-im'-ee-on) n. 1. a testing 2. (by implication) trustworthiness [neuter of a presumed derivative of G1382] KJV: trial, trying Root(s): G1382

Original Word
δοκίμιον
Transliteration
dokimion
Derivation
Root: δοκιμή R1: 1382
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1383. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

testing

Usage: δοκίμιον, -ου, τό [in LXX: Pro.17:3 27:21 (מִצְרֵף) * ;] usually regarded as a variant form of δοκιμεῖον, a test, and so perh. Jas.1:3 (see Mayor, in l), but see next word (cf. Cremer, 212, 702).† (AS)

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How Strong's G1383 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render dokimion, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

trial 1 Peter 1:7 trying James 1:3

How Strong's G1383 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1383 (δοκίμιον) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1383 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1383 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

James 1:3 KJV

Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

1 Peter 1:7 KJV

That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

Strong's G1383 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Psalms 11:7 Septuagint / Brenton

The oracles of the Lord are pure oracles; As silver tried in the fire, proved in a furnace of earth, Purified seven times.

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1383.

Psalms 11:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
The oracles of the Lord are pure oracles; As silver tried in the fire, proved in a furnace of earth, Purified seven times.
James 1:3 New Testament, KJV
Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
1 Peter 1:7 New Testament, KJV
That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1383, grouped by book.

Psalms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
James 1 usage, New Testament
1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G1383 FAQ

What does dokimion (δοκίμιον) mean?

Dokimion (Strong's G1383) is a Greek word most simply glossed "trial". dokimion (dok-im'-ee-on) n. 1. a testing 2. (by implication) trustworthiness

How many times is dokimion (δοκίμιον) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's G1383 across 3 books.

Where can I study dokimion (δοκίμιον) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1383 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate dokimion (δοκίμιον)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as trying and trial. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1383 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1383, with linked reader references where each row is available.