G3140GreekMartyreῖ

Μαρτυρεῖ

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

76
Total Occurrences
14
Books
0
Old Testament
76
New Testament

Strong’s Definition

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

Etymology & Derivation

from G3144

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

Detailed Definition

From Thayer’s Greek Lexicon outline.

  • 1.to be a witness, to bear witness, i.e., to affirm that one has seen or heard or experienced something, or that he knows it because taught by divine revelation or inspiration
  • 2.to give (not to keep back) testimony
  • 3.to utter honorable testimony, give a good report
  • 4.conjure, implore

See Also

G3144