dokimázō

What it means

To test something to see whether it is genuine, as metal is tested by fire, and so to approve what passes. Paul uses it for the fire that tests each person's work (3:13) and later for examining oneself before the Lord's Supper (11:28).

Range of meaning

• TestTry to see if genuine.
• ApproveAccept after testing.

In 1 Corinthians

• Chapter 3

  "The fire will test what sort of work each one's work is" (3:13).

• Chapter 11

  "Let a man examine himself" (11:28).