The meaning of “μαρτυρέω”
Understanding martyréō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
charge, give (evidence), bear record, have (obtain, of) good (honest) report, be well reported of, testify, give (have) ...
μαρτυρέω
charge, give (evidence), bear record, have (obtain, of) good (honest) report, be well reported of, testify, give (have) testimony, (be, bear, give, obtain) witness. - to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 23:31 | “Wherefore ye be witnesses unto yourselves, that ye are the children of them which killed the prophets.” Word: μαρτυρέω (martyréō) | |
| Acts 16:2 | “Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium.” Word: μαρτυρέω (martyréō) | |
| 2 Corinthians 8:3 | “For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;” Word: μαρτυρέω (martyréō) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 2:11 | “As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,” Word: μαρτυρέω (martyréō) | |
| 1 John 5:7 | “For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.” Word: μαρτυρέω (martyréō) |