Greek Word Study
The meaning of “μαρτύρομαι”
Understanding martýromai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
middle voice from μάρτυς take to record, testify. - to be adduced as a witness, i.e. (figuratively) to obtest (in affirm...
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
μαρτύρομαι
Phoneticmar-too'-rom-ahee
Transliterationmartýromai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
middle voice from μάρτυς take to record, testify. - to be adduced as a witness, i.e. (figuratively) to obtest (in affirmation or exhortation)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 20:26 | “Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men. ” Word: μαρτύρομαι (martýromai) | |
| Galatians 5:3 | “For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law.” Word: μαρτύρομαι (martýromai) | |
| Ephesians 4:17 | “This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind,” Word: μαρτύρομαι (martýromai) |