Word study · Greek
adókimos
disqualified, failing the test
Say it: ah-DOK-ee-mos (approximate)
ἀδόκιμος
What it means
Not passing the test, rejected or disqualified (a- "not" plus the root of dokimazō, "to test"). Paul fears he might preach to others and be "disqualified" himself (9:27), using the athlete's picture of being disqualified from the games.
Range of meaning
- DisqualifiedNot passing the test.
- RejectedNot approved.
In 1 Corinthians
- Chapter 9
"Lest I myself should be disqualified" (9:27).
Every verse (1)
Verses where G0096 is tagged in the Hebrew text: STEPBible Data (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0. About our sources