What Does Romans 16:10 Mean in the King James?

Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus’ household.

Romans 16:10 · KJV

The analysis reads the King James wording.

King James Version The King James Version, first published in 1611. Selah Verse shows the standard text.

THE KEY

“Approved” carries the sense of being examined and found genuine, so Apelles’ standing is recognized as tested within the Anointed One.

THE MEANING

Apelles is named as tested and found genuine within the Anointed One. The greeting gathers a household too, showing that the life around this message is shared among particular people, not abstract titles.

THE ROOT

δόκιμον

dokimon

GROWS FROM

δοκιμ-

dokim-

Tested and found genuine; approved.

English “approved” can sound like a verdict handed down from outside; ⁨δοκιμ-⁩ carries the sense of something examined and shown sound. Apelles’ recognition points to tested genuineness as the texture of belonging within the Anointed One.

ALSO GROWS

dokimazō: To test, examine, or prove.

δοκιμάζω

This branch makes the examination within “approved” visible: Apelles’ standing is associated with what has been put to the test.

dokimē: Proof or proven character.

δοκιμή

This branch names the quality examination brings to light, connecting Apelles’ recognition with character shown to be genuine.

Χριστῷ

Christō

GROWS FROM

χρι-

chri-

To anoint, as by applying oil.

“Christ” in this verse is Christō. The root ⁨χρι-⁩ names anointing, while “the Anointed One” carries that action as an identity. The phrase places Apelles’ recognized genuineness within the identity of the Anointed One.

ALSO GROWS

chriō: To anoint.

χρίω

This verb shows the action carried in the title “Christ,” whose Greek meaning is “Anointed One.”

chrisma: Anointing or an anointing.

χρῖσμα

This related word keeps the title connected to the act of anointing rather than treating it as merely a name.

THE PATTERN

What is genuine becomes visible under examination.

The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts.

Proverbs 17:3 · KJVThe refining image presents examination as the way what is genuine in the heart becomes manifest.

For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.

2 Corinthians 10:18 · KJVApproval rests on what is recognized as genuine, not on a person’s own claim.

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

James 1:12 · KJVThe tested person is shown to be genuine, and that proven character is joined to the promised crown of life.

THE THREAD

For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.

Romans 14:18 · KJV

“Approved” translates the same Greek root ⁨δοκιμ-⁩ in both verses. Romans 16:10 names Apelles as one whose genuineness is recognized within the Anointed One; here the same root describes that recognition among people.

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