Lexical Definition
ἀδόκιμος adókimos (ad-ok'-ee-mos) failing G:A
from Α (as a negative particle) and δόκιμος
castaway, rejected, reprobate.
- unapproved, i.e. rejected
- by implication, worthless (literally or morally)
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἀδόκιμοσ | disqualified | 1Cor.9.27 |
| worthless | Heb.6.8 | |
| ἀδόκιμον | a depraved | Rom.1.28 |
| ἀδόκιμοι | disqualified | 2Tim.3.8 |
| unapproved | 2Cor.13.6 • 2Cor.13.7 | |
| unfit | Titus.1.16 | |
| ἀδόκιμοί | failing | 2Cor.13.5 |
| εγένετο εγένετο | became | LXX.1Kgs.4.31 |
| αδόκιμον | debased | LXX.Isa.1.22 |
| unproven | LXX.Prov.25.4 |
Abbott-Smith
ἀ-δόκιμος, -ον, [in LXX: Pr 25:4, Is 1:22 (סִיג)*;]
1. of things (prop. of metals: LXX, Pr 25:4, Is 1:22), not standing the test, rejected: γῆ, He 6:8.
2. Of persons, rejected after testing, reprobate: Ro 1:28, I Co 9:27, II Co 13:5-7, II Ti 3:8, Tit 1:16 (Cremer, 212).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Proverbs | 25:4 |
| Isaiah | 1:22 |
| Romans | 1:28 |
| 1 Corinthians | 9:27 |
| 2 Corinthians | 13:5 |
| 2 Timothy | 3:8 |
| Titus | 1:16 |
| Hebrews | 6:8 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἀδόκιμος-ος, ον,
not legal tender, not current, of coin, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; not approved, of horses, [Refs 4th c.BC+]
__2 unsatisfactory, unconvincing, of a statement, [Refs 3rd c.BC+]
__3 disreputable, λακίσματ᾽ ἀδόκιμος᾽ ὀλβίοις ἔχειν[NT+5th c.BC+]. adverb -μως[Refs 2nd c.AD+]
__4 of persons, [Refs 5th c.BC+]; discredited, reprobate, [NT+5th c.BC+]