δοκιμάζειν
dokimázō
to analyze
To examine or put to the test for genuineness, often involving scrutiny to ascertain value, worthiness, or authenticity. In various contexts, also: to approve as a result of examination, to recognize as genuine after testing, to regard as worthy, or to accept after trial. The word can refer to material objects, persons, or abstract qualities.
Luke 12:56 · Word #10
Lexicon G1381
| Lemma | δοκιμάζω |
| Transliteration | dokimázō |
| Strong's | G1381 |
| Definition | To examine or put to the test for genuineness, often involving scrutiny to ascertain value, worthiness, or authenticity. In various contexts, also: to approve as a result of examination, to recognize as genuine after testing, to regard as worthy, or to accept after trial. The word can refer to material objects, persons, or abstract qualities. |
Morphology V PRS ACT INF
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 | INF — Infinitive — The verbal idea without person/number |
Common Translation
| Phrase | to analyze |
| Literal | to-test-to-prove |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | δοκιμάζω |
| Strong's | G1381 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1381-06
to test for genuineness
| Morphological Notes | Verb, present active infinitive; denotes ongoing or general action without reference to person or number. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present active infinitive conveys the ongoing or general action of examining something with a view to determining its authenticity or worth. "To test for genuineness" preserves the root idea of making something proven or approved through scrutiny. |
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