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.

G1381

Luke 12:56 · Word #10

Lexicon G1381

Lemmaδοκιμάζω
Transliterationdokimázō
Strong'sG1381
DefinitionTo 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

Phraseto analyze
Literalto-test-to-prove

Lexical Info

Lemmaδοκιμάζω
Strong'sG1381

SIBI-P1 Translation G1381-06

to test for genuineness

Morphological NotesVerb, present active infinitive; denotes ongoing or general action without reference to person or number.
Rendering RationaleThe 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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