"proved, tried; approved after examination and trial, Rom. 16:10; Jas. 1:12; by impl. acceptable, Rom. 14:18"
Definition and meaning
proved, tried; approved after examination and trial, Rom. 16:10; Jas. 1:12; by impl. acceptable, Rom. 14:18
In the original Greek the word is written: δόκιμος
Historical context
Paul wrote Romans from Corinth, one of the most important commercial cities in the empire. Rome had a Jewish population of around 50,000. The letter addresses real tensions between Jewish believers with centuries of Torah tradition and Gentile believers with no such background. Emperor Nero was on the throne. Within ten years he would execute both Paul and Peter.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of dokimos (G1384) across the King James Bible.
For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.
Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus' household.
For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.
For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
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.
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
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.
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Common questions
Strong's G1384 (dokimos) is a Greek word that means: proved, tried; approved after examination and trial, Rom. 16:10; Jas. 1:12; by impl. acceptable, Rom. 14:18 It appears 7 times in the King James Bible.
The word dokimos (G1384) appears 7 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1384 is dokimos, a Greek word defined as: proved, tried; approved after examination and trial, Rom. 16:10; Jas. 1:12; by impl. acceptable, Rom. 14:18. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
dokimos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.