μαρτυρέω

martureōVerbG3140

to testify

From: from G3144 (μάρτυς);

Short Definition

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

Full Lexicon Entry

(a) prop., to be a witness, bear witness, testify: absol. (find.),; parenthetical. and incomm.; El., § 37, 2),; ὅτι, accusative and inf. ).; *ὅτι ὅτι *recit.; *κατά *; pass.; ptcp.; impers.; (b) in late Gk., to witness favourably, give a good report, approve : with dative of thing(s); pass.; διά, with genitive of thing(s).
LXX Usage: chiefly for עֵד (עֵד , also for עוּד hi. , עָנָה

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

73 times

Appears 73 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
31
Acts
11
1 John
7
Hebrews
7
Revelation
4

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 15:15
  • Acts 10:22
  • Hebrews 11:2
  • John 15:26
  • John 5:32

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