δοκέω dokéō
Meaning
compare the base of G1166 (δεικνύω)) of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly)
In the King James Version: be accounted, (of own) please(-ure), be of reputation, seem (good), suppose, think, trow
Derivation: a prolonged form of a primary verb, (used only in an alternate in certain tenses;
Where it is used
- Hebrews 12:11 No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it.
- James 1:26 If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.
- James 4:5 Or do you think the Scripture says without reason that the Spirit He caused to dwell in us yearns with envy?