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Strong's G1384 δόκιμος (dokimos)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1384 — gibben (“crookbackt”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G1384
Language Greek
Linked Usages 13
Books 10

Strong's G1384 Quick Answer

Strong's G1384 δόκιμος (dokimos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. dokimos (dok'-ee-mos) adj. 1. (properly) acceptable (current after assayal), i.e. approved [from G1380] It has 13 linked Bible usages across 10 books. Visible English usage signals include approved, acceptable, and tried. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
dokimos (dok'-ee-mos) adj. 1. (properly) acceptable (current after assayal), i.e. approved [from G1380]
Usage
13 linked usages
Books
10 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
approved, acceptable, and tried

Meaning and Definition

dokimos (dok'-ee-mos) adj. 1. (properly) acceptable (current after assayal), i.e. approved [from G1380] KJV: approved, tried Root(s): G1380

Original Word
δόκιμος
Transliteration
dokimos
Derivation
Root: δοκέω R1: 1380
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1384. 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)

tested

Usage: δοκίμιος, -α, -ον (δοκιμή), [in LXX: ἀργύριον δ. (עֲלִיל), Psa.12:6; and as seel. for δόκιμος (B), ἀργυρίου δ. (זָקַק pual.), 1Ch.29:4 (Bab); εἰ δ .ίστιν (יְקָר), Zec.11:13 א with a vid, Q *)* ;] = δόκιμος, tested, approved: τὸ δ. ὑμῶν τ. πίστεως, that which is approved in your faith, 1Pe.1:7 (where Hort suggests the seel. δόκιμος, found in some cursives), Jas.1:3 (but see Mayor, in l For full discussion of this word, not hitherto found in a Gk. Lexicon, and for exx. of its use in π., see Deiss.

(to whom is due the credit of its discovery), BS, 259 ff.; MM, Exp., xi; cf. also Milligan, NTD, 76).† δόκιμος, -ον (δέκομαι = δέχομαι) [in LXX for זָקַק pual., etc. ;] primarily of metals, tested, accepted, approved: of persons, Rom.14:18 16:10, 1Co.11:19, 2Co.10:18 13:7, 2Ti.2:15, Jas.1:12 (Cremer, 212, 697).† (AS)

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How Strong's G1384 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render dokimos, 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.

approved Romans 16:10 5× acceptable Romans 14:18 tried James 1:12

How Strong's G1384 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 7 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 G1384 (δόκιμος) appears 6 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1384 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 G1384 in the New Testament

7 indexed usages in New Testament.

Romans 14:18 KJV

For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.

Romans 16:10 KJV

Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus' household.

1 Corinthians 11:19 KJV

For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.

Strong's G1384 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

6 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 23:16 Septuagint / Brenton

And Abraham hearkened to Ephron, and Abraham rendered to Ephron the money, which he mentioned in the ears of the sons of Heth, four hundred didrachmas of silver approved with merchants.

3 Kingdoms 10:18 Septuagint / Brenton

And the king made a great ivory throne, and gilded it with pure gold.

1 Chronicles 28:18 Septuagint / Brenton

And he showed him the weight of the utensils of the altar of incense, which was of pure gold, and the plan of the chariot of the cherubs that spread out their wings, and overshadowed the ark of the covenant of the Lord.

Usage Excerpts

First 13 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1384.

Genesis 23:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And Abraham hearkened to Ephron, and Abraham rendered to Ephron the money, which he mentioned in the ears of the sons of Heth, four hundred didrachmas of silver approved with merchants.
3 Kingdoms 10:18 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the king made a great ivory throne, and gilded it with pure gold.
1 Chronicles 28:18 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And he showed him the weight of the utensils of the altar of incense, which was of pure gold, and the plan of the chariot of the cherubs that spread out their wings, and overshadowed the ark of the covenant of the Lord.
1 Chronicles 29:4 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Three thousand talents of gold of Ophir, and seven thousand talents of fine silver, for the overlaying of the walls of the sanctuary:
2 Chronicles 9:17 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the king made a great throne of ivory, and he gilded it with pure gold.
Zechariah 11:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the Lord said to me, Drop them into the furnace, and I will see if it is good metal, as I was proved for their sakes. And I took the thirty pieces of silver, and cast them into the furnace in the house of the Lord.
Romans 14:18 New Testament, KJV
For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.
Romans 16:10 New Testament, KJV
Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus' household.
1 Corinthians 11:19 New Testament, KJV
For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.
2 Corinthians 10:18 New Testament, KJV
For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
2 Corinthians 13:7 New Testament, KJV
Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates.
2 Timothy 2:15 New Testament, KJV
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
James 1:12 New Testament, KJV
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1384, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Genesis 23:16
3 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
3 Kingdoms 10:18
1 Chronicles 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Chronicles 28:18 1 Chronicles 29:4
2 Chronicles 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Chronicles 9:17
Zechariah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Zechariah 11:13
Romans 2 usages, New Testament
Romans 14:18 Romans 16:10
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Corinthians 11:19
2 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
2 Corinthians 10:18 2 Corinthians 13:7
2 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
2 Timothy 2:15
James 1 usage, New Testament
James 1:12

Strong's G1384 FAQ

What does dokimos (δόκιμος) mean?

Dokimos (Strong's G1384) is a Greek word most simply glossed "approved". dokimos (dok'-ee-mos) adj. 1. (properly) acceptable (current after assayal), i.e. approved [from G1380]

How many times is dokimos (δόκιμος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 13 linked usages for Strong's G1384 across 10 books.

Where can I study dokimos (δόκιμος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1384 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate dokimos (δόκιμος)?

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

Does Strong's G1384 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 6 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1384, with linked reader references where each row is available.