The meaning of “ἀποδοκιμάζω”
Understanding apodokimázō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
disallow, reject. - to disapprove, i.e. (by implication) to repudiate
ἀποδοκιμάζω
disallow, reject. - to disapprove, i.e. (by implication) to repudiate
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 21:42 | “Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?” Word: ἀποδοκιμάζω (apodokimázō) | |
| Mark 12:10 | “And have ye not read this scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner:” Word: ἀποδοκιμάζω (apodokimázō) | |
| Luke 17:25 | “But first must he suffer many things, and be rejected of this generation.” Word: ἀποδοκιμάζω (apodokimázō) | |
| Hebrews 12:17 | “For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears.” Word: ἀποδοκιμάζω (apodokimázō) | |
| 1 Peter 2:7 | “Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,” Word: ἀποδοκιμάζω (apodokimázō) |