δοκῇ
doke
a prolonged form of a primary verb, (used only in an alternate in certain tenses; compare the base of δεικνύω) of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly):--be accounted, (of own) please(-ure), be of reputation, seem (good), suppose, think, trow.
Hebrews 4:1 · Word #11
Lexicon G1380
| Lemma | δοκέω |
| Transliteration | dokéō |
| Strong's | G1380 |
Morphology V PRS ACT SUBJ 3P SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | SUBJ — Subjunctive — Expresses possibility or purpose |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | δοκέω |
| Strong's | G1380 |
SIBI-P1 G1380-01
he/she/it may-be-thinking
| Root | δοκέω (dokeō) |
| Core Meanings | to think, to suppose, to seem, to appear, to be regarded |
| Semantic Range | to think, suppose, consider, form an opinion; to seem or appear; to be regarded as; to take pleasure in (by extension of approval) |
| Conceptual Significance | δοκέω often marks human perception or judgment, which may contrast with divine reality in biblical thought. It highlights the distinction between what appears or is supposed and what truly is, underscoring themes of discernment, humility, and the limits of human evaluation. |
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense (ongoing aspect), active voice, subjunctive mood (potential/contingent), third person singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The verb δοκῇ is present active subjunctive, third person singular, expressing potential or contingent action. "May-be-thinking" preserves the core sense of mental evaluation or perception while reflecting the present (ongoing), active voice and subjunctive mood of possibility. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root δοκέω (to think, to suppose, to seem, to appear, to be regarded)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G1380-02 |
dokei | he/she/it is-seeming |
G1380-03 |
dokein | to be-seeming |
G1380-04 |
dokeis | you are thinking |
Word Usage (63 occurrences of G1380)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 3:9 | δόξητε | doxete | |
| Matthew 6:7 | δοκοῦσιν | dokousin | |
| Matthew 17:25 | δοκεῖ | dokei |