Now these are the nations which the LORD left, to prove Israel by them, even as many of Israel as had not known all the wars of Canaan;
Original word: δόκιμος
Transliteration: dokimos
Definition (short): approved
Definition (full): tested, approved
Definition: tested, approved
NASB Translation: approved (7).
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From
dokeo ; properly, acceptable (current after assayal), i.e. Approved -- approved, tried.
see GREEK dokeo
KJV:
For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.
NASB:
For he who in this way serves Christ is acceptable to God and approved by men.
KJV:
Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus' household .
NASB:
Greet Apelles, the approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus.
KJV:
For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.
NASB:
For there must also be factions among you, so that those who are approved may become evident among you.
KJV:
For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
NASB:
For it is not he who commends himself that is approved, but he whom the Lord commends.
KJV:
Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appear approved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates.
NASB:
Now we pray to God that you do no wrong; not that we ourselves may appear approved, but that you may do what is right, even though we may appear unapproved.