δοκοῦσιν
dokéō
think
To regard, to think, to hold an opinion. In context, δοκέω is used with reference to subjective evaluation: to believe or suppose something, to have the impression that something is so. Additionally, it can signal how something appears to one's perception or estimation (to seem, to appear). In some constructions, especially with impersonal usage (δοκεῖ), it means 'it seems' or 'it appears' and can carry the nuance of 'it seems good,' meaning 'it is judged best' or 'it seems right.'
Matthew 6:7 · Word #8
Lexicon G1380
| Lemma | δοκέω |
| Transliteration | dokéō |
| Strong's | G1380 |
| Definition | To regard, to think, to hold an opinion. In context, δοκέω is used with reference to subjective evaluation: to believe or suppose something, to have the impression that something is so. Additionally, it can signal how something appears to one's perception or estimation (to seem, to appear). In some constructions, especially with impersonal usage (δοκεῖ), it means 'it seems' or 'it appears' and can carry the nuance of 'it seems good,' meaning 'it is judged best' or 'it seems right.' |
Morphology V PRS ACT IND 3P PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | think |
| Literal | suppose |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | δοκέω |
| Strong's | G1380 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1380-14
they think
| Morphological Notes | Verb, present active indicative, 3rd person plural (Gr,V,IPA3,,P,) — ongoing action performed by them. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present active indicative, 3rd person plural, denotes an ongoing or current act of subjective evaluation by a group. "They think" preserves the active voice and reflects the root sense of forming or holding an opinion. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
they think
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 matches the context, providing the sense of subjective opinion here. No change needed. |