to be a witness, to bear witness, i.e. to affirm that one has seen or heard or experienced something, or that he knows it because taught by divine revelation or inspiration
to give (not to keep back) testimony
to utter honourable testimony, give a good report
conjure, implore
Translated Words
KJV (79) - be a witness, 2; bear record, 13; bear witness, 25; give testimony, 2; have a good report, 2; misc, 11; testify, 19; witness, 5;
NAS (81) - add...testimony, 1; attested, 1; bear witness, 1; bear...witness, 1; continued to testify, 1; gained approval, 2; given, 1; gives, 1; good reputation, 1; having a reputation, 1; obtained the testimony, 1; obtained the witness, 1; received a good testimony, 1; speaking well, 1; testified, 17; testifies, 7; testify, 25; testifying, 5; testimony, 5; well spoken, 3; witness, 1; witnessed, 2; witnesses, 1;
Bibliography Information
Thayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon entry for Martureo". "The New Testament Greek Lexicon". <http://www.studylight.org/lex/grk/view.cgi?number=3140>.
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