The meaning of “δοκέω”
Understanding dokéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a prolonged form of a primary verb, (used only in an alternate in certain tenses be accounted, (of own) please(-ure), be...
δοκέω
a prolonged form of a primary verb, (used only in an alternate in certain tenses be accounted, (of own) please(-ure), be of reputation, seem (good), suppose, think, trow. - compare the base of δεικνύω) of the same meaning - to think - by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 22:17 | “Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cesar, or not?” Word: δοκέω (dokéō) | |
| Luke 13:2 | “And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galileans were sinners above all the Galileans, because they suffered such things?” Word: δοκέω (dokéō) | |
| Acts 15:34 | “Notwithstanding it pleased Silas to abide there still.” Word: δοκέω (dokéō) | |
| 2 Corinthians 11:16 | “I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little.” Word: δοκέω (dokéō) | |
| Philippians 3:4 | “Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more:” Word: δοκέω (dokéō) |