G3140 μαρτυρέω (martyréō) — to testify

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G3140

to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively)

KJV usage: :--charge, give (evidence), bear record, have (obtain, of) good (honest) report, be well reported of, testify, give (have) testimony, (be, bear, give, obtain) witness.

Etymology: from ;

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

trans. to testify, depose, Jn. 3:11, 32; 1 Jn. 1:2; Rev. 1:2; 22:20; absol. to give evidence, Jn. 18:23; to bear testimony, testify, Lk. 4:22; Jn. 1:7, 8; to bear testimony in confirmation, Acts 14:3; to declare distinctly and formally, Jn. 4:44; pass. to be the subject of testimony, to obtain attestation to character, Acts 6:3; 10:22; 1 Tim. 5:10; Heb. 11:2, 4; mid. equivalent to μαρτύρομαι, to make a solemn appeal, Acts 26:22; 1 Thess. 2:12

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Matthew 23:31 Luke 4:22 John 1:7 John 1:8 John 1:15 John 1:32 John 1:34 John 2:25 John 3:11 John 3:26 John 3:28 John 3:32 John 4:39 John 4:44 John 5:31 + 57 more →

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