The meaning of “συμμαρτυρέω”
Understanding symmartyréō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
testify unto, (also) bear witness (with). - to testify jointly, i.e. corroborate by (concurrent) evidence
συμμαρτυρέω
testify unto, (also) bear witness (with). - to testify jointly, i.e. corroborate by (concurrent) evidence
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 2:15 | “Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;)” Word: συμμαρτυρέω (symmartyréō) | |
| Romans 8:16 | “The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:” Word: συμμαρτυρέω (symmartyréō) | |
| Romans 9:1 | “I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,” Word: συμμαρτυρέω (symmartyréō) | |
| Revelation 22:18 | “For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:” Word: συμμαρτυρέω (symmartyréō) |