Proof
Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words [1]
see Experience , No. 2.
"a test, a proof," is rendered "proof" in James 1:3 , RV (AV, "trying"); it is regarded by some as equivalent to dokimeion, "a crucible, a test;" it is the neuter form of the adjective dokimios, used as a noun, which has been taken to denote the means by which a man is tested and "proved" (Mayor), in the same sense as dokime (No. 1) in 2—Corinthians 8:2; the same phrase is used in 1—Peter 1:7 , RV, "the proof (of your faith)," AV, "the trial;" where the meaning probably is "that which is approved [i.e., as genuine] in your faith;" this interpretation, which was suggested by Hort, and may hold good for James 1:3 , has been confirmed from the papyri by Deissmann (Bible Studies, p. 259ff.). Moulton and Milligan (Vocab.) give additional instances.
see Declare , B. Cp. the synonymous word endeigma, "a token," 2—Thessalonians 1:5 , which refers rather to the thing "proved," while endeixis points to the act of "proving."
"a sure sign, a positive proof" (from tekmar, "a mark, sign"), occurs in Acts 1:3 , RV, "proofs" (AV, "infallible proofs;" a "proof" does not require to be described as infallible, the adjective is superfluous).
2—Timothy 4:5Fulfill.
King James Dictionary [2]
PROOF,n.
1. Trial essay experiment any effort, process or operation that ascertains truth or fact. Thus the quality of spirit is ascertained by proof the strength of gun-powder, of fire arms and of cannon is determined by proof the correctness of operations in arithmetic is ascertained by proof. 2. In law and logic, that degree of evidence which convinces the mind of the certainty of truth of fact, and produces belief. Proof is derived from personal knowledge, or from the testimony of others, or from conclusive reasoning. Proof differs from demonstration, which is applicable only to those truths of which the contrary is inconceivable.
This has neither evidence of truth, nor proof sufficient to give it warrant.
3. Firmness or hardness that resists impression, or yields not to force impenetrability of physical bodies as a wall that is of proof against shot.
See arms of proof.
4. Firmness of mind stability not to be shaken as a mind or virtue that is proof against the arts of seduction and the assaults of temptation. 5. The proof of spirits consists in little bubbles which appear on the top of the liquor after agitation, called the bead, and by the French, chapelet. Hence, 6. The degree of strength in spirit as high proof first proof second, third or fourth proof. 7. In printing and engraving, a rough impression of a sheet, taken for correction plu.proofs, not proves. 8. Armor sufficiently firm to resist impression. Not used.
Proof is used elliptically for of proof.
I have found thee
Proof against all temptation.
It is sometimes followed by to, more generally by against.
Webster's Dictionary [3]
(1): ( n.) That degree of evidence which convinces the mind of any truth or fact, and produces belief; a test by facts or arguments that induce, or tend to induce, certainty of the judgment; conclusive evidence; demonstration.
(2): ( n.) The quality or state of having been proved or tried; firmness or hardness that resists impression, or does not yield to force; impenetrability of physical bodies.
(3): ( n.) Any effort, process, or operation designed to establish or discover a fact or truth; an act of testing; a test; a trial.
(4): ( n.) Firmness of mind; stability not to be shaken.
(5): ( n.) A trial impression, as from type, taken for correction or examination; - called also proof sheet.
(6): ( n.) A process for testing the accuracy of an operation performed. Cf. Prove, v. t., 5.
(7): ( v. t.) Armor of excellent or tried quality, and deemed impenetrable; properly, armor of proof.
(8): ( a.) Used in proving or testing; as, a proof load, or proof charge.
(9): ( a.) Firm or successful in resisting; as, proof against harm; waterproof; bombproof.
(10): ( a.) Being of a certain standard as to strength; - said of alcoholic liquors.
