δοκέω
dokeō
to think
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredAccording to the given data, the Greek word δοκέω (dokēō) with Strong's number G1380, means "to think". This verb is employed 64 times in the Bible, indicating its significance in conveying various aspects of human thought and perception. Its frequent usage suggests that understanding thought processes and perspectives is essential in biblical narratives. The meaning of δοκέω appears to range from simply thinking or understanding something, to opining or judging a situation or person's character. This nuance is crucial in biblical contexts where characters' perceptions of truth and rightness are pivotal to plot development. The verb's connotations can be positive (as in understanding or believing) or negative (as in misjudging or being deceived), underscoring its multifaceted role in biblical storytelling. The frequency and usage of δοκέω highlight its value as a tool for exploring characters' inner lives and social dynamics within biblical narratives. By employing this verb, biblical authors convey the complexities of human thought and perception, which remain relevant across cultures and time, making it a fascinating and essential aspect of biblical language.
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Occurrences in Scripture
64 total occurrences across the text — showing 50
Don’t think to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham for our father,’ for I tell you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones.
Matthew 6:7In praying, don’t use vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking.
Matthew 17:25He said, “Yes.” When he came into the house, Jesus anticipated him, saying, “What do you think, Simon? From whom do the kings of the earth receive toll or tribute? From their children, or from strangers?”
Matthew 18:12“What do you think? If a man has one hundred sheep, and one of them goes astray, doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine, go to the mountains, and seek that which has gone astray?
Matthew 21:28But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the first, and said, ‘Son, go work today in my vineyard.’
Matthew 22:17Tell us therefore, what do you think? Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?”
Matthew 22:42saying, “What do you think of the Christ? Whose son is he?” They said to him, “Of David.”
Matthew 24:44Therefore also be ready, for in an hour that you don’t expect, the Son of Man will come.
Matthew 26:53Or do you think that I couldn’t ask my Father, and he would even now send me more than twelve legions of angels?
Matthew 26:66What do you think?” They answered, “He is worthy of death!”
Mark 6:49but they, when they saw him walking on the sea, supposed that it was a ghost, and cried out;
Mark 10:42Jesus summoned them, and said to them, “You know that they who are recognized as rulers over the nations lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.
Luke 1:3it seemed good to me also, having traced the course of all things accurately from the first, to write to you in order, most excellent Theophilus;
Luke 8:18Be careful therefore how you hear. For whoever has, to him will be given; and whoever doesn’t have, from him will be taken away even that which he thinks he has.”
Luke 22:24A dispute also arose among them, which of them was considered to be greatest.
Luke 10:36Now which of these three do you think seemed to be a neighbor to him who fell among the robbers?”
Luke 12:40Therefore be ready also, for the Son of Man is coming in an hour that you don’t expect him.”
Luke 12:51Do you think that I have come to give peace in the earth? I tell you, no, but rather division.
Luke 13:2Jesus answered them, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered such things?
Luke 13:4Or those eighteen, on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them; do you think that they were worse offenders than all the men who dwell in Jerusalem?
Luke 17:9Does he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded? I think not.
Luke 19:11As they heard these things, he went on and told a parable, because he was near Jerusalem, and they supposed that God’s Kingdom would be revealed immediately.
Luke 24:37But they were terrified and filled with fear, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.
John 5:39“You search the Scriptures, because you think that in them you have eternal life; and these are they which testify about me.
John 5:45“Don’t think that I will accuse you to the Father. There is one who accuses you, even Moses, on whom you have set your hope.
John 11:13Now Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that he spoke of taking rest in sleep.
John 11:31Then the Jews who were with her in the house and were consoling her, when they saw Mary, that she rose up quickly and went out, followed her, saying, “She is going to the tomb to weep there.”
John 11:56Then they sought for Jesus and spoke with one another as they stood in the temple, “What do you think—that he isn’t coming to the feast at all?”
John 13:29For some thought, because Judas had the money box, that Jesus said to him, “Buy what things we need for the feast,” or that he should give something to the poor.
John 16:2They will put you out of the synagogues. Yes, the time comes that whoever kills you will think that he offers service to God.
John 20:15Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Who are you looking for?” She, supposing him to be the gardener, said to him, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.”
Acts 12:9And he went out and followed him. He didn’t know that what was being done by the angel was real, but thought he saw a vision.
Acts 15:22Then it seemed good to the apostles and the elders, with the whole assembly, to choose men out of their company, and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas: Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, chief men among the brothers.
Acts 15:25it seemed good to us, having come to one accord, to choose out men and send them to you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,
Acts 15:28For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay no greater burden on you than these necessary things:
Acts 15:34It seemed good however the to Silas to remain here.
Acts 17:18Some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also were conversing with him. Some said, “What does this babbler want to say?” Others said, “He seems to be advocating foreign deities,” because he preached Jesus and the resurrection.
Acts 25:27For it seems to me unreasonable, in sending a prisoner, not to also specify the charges against him.”
Acts 26:9“I myself most certainly thought that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
Acts 27:13When the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, they weighed anchor and sailed along Crete, close to shore.
1 Corinthians 3:18Let no one deceive himself. If anyone thinks that he is wise among you in this world, let him become a fool, that he may become wise.
1 Corinthians 4:9For, I think that God has displayed us, the apostles, last of all, like men sentenced to death. For we are made a spectacle to the world, both to angels and men.
1 Corinthians 7:40But she is happier if she stays as she is, in my judgment, and I think that I also have God’s Spirit.
1 Corinthians 8:2But if anyone thinks that he knows anything, he doesn’t yet know as he ought to know.
1 Corinthians 10:12Therefore let him who thinks he stands be careful that he doesn’t fall.
1 Corinthians 11:16But if any man seems to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither do God’s assemblies.
1 Corinthians 12:22No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary.
1 Corinthians 12:23Those parts of the body which we think to be less honorable, on those we bestow more abundant honor; and our unpresentable parts have more abundant propriety;
1 Corinthians 14:37If any man thinks himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him recognize the things which I write to you, that they are the commandment of the Lord.
2 Corinthians 10:9that I may not seem as if I desire to terrify you by my letters.