G3142 μαρτύριον (martýrion) — testimony

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G3142

something evidential, i.e. (genitive case) evidence given or (specially), the Decalogue (in the sacred Tabernacle)

KJV usage: :--to be testified, testimony, witness.

Etymology: neuter of a presumed derivative of ;

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

testimony, evidence, Acts 4:33; 2 Cor. 1:12; Jas. 5:3; in NT testimony, mode of solemn declaration, Mt. 8:4; Lk. 9:5; testimony, matter of solemn declaration, 1 Cor. 1:6; 2:1; 1 Tim. 2:6; σκηνὴ τοῦ μαρτυρίου, a title of the Mosaic tabernacle, Acts 7:44; Rev. 15:5

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Matthew 8:4 Matthew 10:18 Matthew 24:14 Mark 1:44 Mark 6:11 Mark 13:9 Luke 5:14 Luke 9:5 Luke 21:13 Acts 4:33 Acts 7:44 1 Corinthians 1:6 2 Corinthians 1:12 2 Thessalonians 1:10 1 Timothy 2:6 + 4 more →

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