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Spiritual Concept Strong: G1381

Dokimazein (To Discern / To Test)

EN — Transliteration: Dokimázein

Dokimazein (δοκιμάζω) means to test, refine, or assay (like precious metals) with the purpose of approving and validating. It is a positive testing aimed at revealing purity, not condemning.

📖 Réf. : Rom 12:2 | 1 Cor 3:13 | Phil 1:10 | 1 Thess 5:21

Dokimazein is the verb of active discernment. Unlike legalistic judgment that seeks fault to condemn, dokimazein tests to approve what is genuine.

🔬 Trial by Fire

In antiquity, the dokimastēs was the expert who examined coins or precious metals. He rubbed gold on a touchstone to verify its quality. The goal was to certify genuine value, purging impurities. Paul asks to apply this refined testing to spiritual life.

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