The meaning of “μαρτύριον”
Understanding martýrion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
neuter of a presumed derivative of μάρτυς to be testified, testimony, witness. - something evidential, i.e. (genitive ca...
μαρτύριον
neuter of a presumed derivative of μάρτυς to be testified, testimony, witness. - something evidential, i.e. (genitive case) evidence given or (specially), the Decalogue (in the sacred Tabernacle)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 10:18 | “And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.” Word: μαρτύριον (martýrion) | |
| Luke 9:5 | “And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.” Word: μαρτύριον (martýrion) | |
| 1 Corinthians 2:1 | “And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.” Word: μαρτύριον (martýrion) | |
| 2 Thessalonians 1:10 | “When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day.” Word: μαρτύριον (martýrion) | |
| 2 Timothy 1:8 | “Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;” Word: μαρτύριον (martýrion) |