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Understanding δόκιμος (dokimos) Strong’s G1384: The Proven Character that Pleases God and Stands the Test
Pronunciation Guide: DOK-ee-mos (δό-κι-μος) Basic Definition Strong’s G1384: δόκιμος (dokimos) refers to something or someone that has been tested, proven genuine, and approved after examination. It describes character or faith that has successfully endured trials and emerged as authentic and…
Understanding δοκίμιον (dokimion) Strong’s G1383: The Testing That Proves Genuine Faith and Produces Spiritual Maturity
Pronunciation Guide: doh-KIM-ee-on (δοκίμιον) Basic Definition Strong’s G1383: Δοκίμιον (dokimion) refers to the means of testing or proving, particularly the process by which something is examined to determine its genuineness or quality. In the New Testament, it specifically relates to…
Understanding δοκιμή (dokimē) Strong’s G1382: The Proven Character That Emerges Through Testing
Pronunciation Guide: doe-kee-MAY Basic Definition Strong’s G1382: δοκιμή (dokimē) refers to the proven quality or character that emerges through testing or trial. It describes the positive outcome of testing—not merely the process of being tested, but the approved quality that…
Understanding δοκιμάζω (dokimazō) Strong’s G1381: The Divine Process of Testing, Proving, and Approving in Biblical Faith
Pronunciation Guide: doh-kee-MAH-zoh Basic Definition Strong’s G1381: δοκιμάζω (dokimazō) refers to the process of testing or examining something to determine its genuineness or worth. It carries the sense of proving through examination with the expectation of approval after testing. Unlike…
Understanding βάσανος (basanos) Strong’s G931: The Touchstone of Testing That Reveals Divine Purpose in Suffering
Pronunciation Guide: bah’-sah-nos (with emphasis on the first syllable) Basic Definition Strong’s G931: The Greek word βάσανος (basanos) originally referred to a touchstone, a dark stone used to test the purity of precious metals by examining the streak left when…
Understanding βασανίζω (basanizō) Strong’s G928: The Divine Test That Refines Faith and Reveals Truth
Pronunciation Guide: bah-sah-NEE-zoh (βα-σα-νί-ζω) Basic Definition Strong’s G928: βασανίζω (basanizō) primarily means to test, examine, or determine the genuineness of something by rubbing it against a touchstone. In New Testament usage, it evolved to mean torment, torture, or cause severe…
Understanding ἄργυρος (arguros) Strong’s G696: From Ancient Silver to God’s Precious Refinement of His People
Pronunciation Guide: AR-goo-ros (stress on first syllable) Basic Definition Strong’s G696: ἄργυρος refers to silver, both as a precious metal and as currency. This term encompasses both raw silver and crafted silver items, conveying value, purity, and refinement. In biblical…
Understanding ἀργύρεος (argyreos) Strong’s G693: The Sacred Artistry of Silver in Biblical Craftsmanship and Divine Worship
Pronunciation Guide: ar-GU-re-os Basic Definition Strong’s G693: ἀργύρεος describes something made of silver or having silvery qualities. This term specifically refers to objects crafted from silver, emphasizing both the material’s monetary value and its aesthetic beauty in sacred and secular…
Understanding ἀναλίσκω (analiskō) Strong’s G355: The Divine Power to Consume and Transform Through Fire
Pronunciation Guide: an-al-is’-ko Basic Definition Strong’s G355: ἀναλίσκω (analiskō) describes a complete consumption or destruction, often by fire or intense force. It carries the sense of something being utterly spent, destroyed, or consumed, frequently implying divine intervention or judgment. This…
1 Peter Chapter 4
When Life Gets Hard, Remember Who You Are What’s 1 Peter 4 about? Peter writes to Christians scattered across hostile territory, reminding them that suffering for Jesus isn’t a bug in the system—it’s a feature. When the world pushes back…
Zechariah Chapter 13
When the Fountain Opens: Zechariah’s Vision of Ultimate Cleansing What’s Zechariah 13 about? In a world obsessed with surface-level solutions, Zechariah 13 drops us into God’s vision of deep, transformative cleansing. This isn’t about better behavior or religious reform—it’s about…
Psalm Chapter 66
When the Whole Earth Erupts in Praise What’s Psalm 66 about? This psalm is like watching fireworks burst across the night sky – it starts with the entire earth exploding in praise to God, then zooms in to one person’s…
Job Chapter 23
When God Feels Like a No-Show What’s Job 23 about? Job desperately wants his day in court with God, convinced that if he could just present his case face-to-face, God would vindicate him. But here’s the crushing reality – when…