δοκιμάζω (Dokimazō): Tried by Fire, Approved by God
Deep Dive into δοκιμάζωThe Greek word family centered around the verb dokimazo fundamentally relates to testing, examining, and verifying something to determine its genuineness or worth. In ancient papyri and inscriptions, the term was commonly used in metallurgical contexts to describe the assaying of precious metals like gold and silver by fire to prove their purity. It also functioned as a technical term for the official examination of candidates, such as magistrates or priests, before they were approved for public service.In the Septuagint, the metallurgical sense is maintained but often…
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