Strong's G1385 · Greek
δοκός
dokós
Definition
a stick of timber
KJV: beam
Root / derivation: from G1209 (δέχομαι) (through the idea of holding up);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered δοκός across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew3 verses
And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
Matthew 7:4Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye?
Matthew 7:5Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother’s eye.
Luke2 verses
And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
Luke 6:42Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself beholdest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother’s eye.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1385 (dokós) mean?
a stick of timber
How many times does G1385 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1385 (δοκός) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “beam.”
How is dokós translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1385 is rendered as “beam” (6×).
Where does the Greek word δοκός come from?
from G1209 (δέχομαι) (through the idea of holding up);