Strong's Lexicon katamartureó: To testify against, to bear witness against Original Word: καταμαρτυρέω Word Origin: From the Greek preposition κατά (kata, meaning "against") and the verb μαρτυρέω (martureó, meaning "to testify" or "to bear witness"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of bearing witness or testifying against someone is עֵד (ed, Strong's H5707), which means "witness" or "testimony." Usage: The verb καταμαρτυρέω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of giving testimony or bearing witness against someone. It implies a formal or legal declaration that is often negative in nature, suggesting an accusation or condemnation. This term is typically used in contexts where individuals are accused of wrongdoing or where their actions are being scrutinized. Cultural and Historical Background: In the cultural and historical context of the New Testament, legal proceedings and testimonies were significant aspects of Jewish and Roman judicial systems. Bearing false witness was a serious offense under Jewish law, as outlined in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:16). The act of testifying against someone could have severe consequences, including legal penalties or social ostracism. The integrity of witnesses was crucial in maintaining justice and order within the community. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kata and martureó Definition to testify or bear witness against NASB Translation testify against (1), testifying against (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2649: καταμαρτυρέωκαταμαρτυρέω, καταμαρτύρω; to bear witness against: τί τίνος, testify a thing against one (Buttmann, 165 (144), cf. 178 (154)), Matthew 26:62; Matthew 27:13; Mark 14:60, and R G in Strong's Exhaustive Concordance witness against. From kata and martureo; to testify against -- witness against. see GREEK kata see GREEK martureo Forms and Transliterations καταμαρτυρήσαισάν καταμαρτυρησάτωσαν καταμαρτυρουσιν καταμαρτυρούσιν καταμαρτυροῦσιν καταμαρτυρών κατεμαρτύρησαν katamarturousin katamartyrousin katamartyroûsinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 26:62 V-PIA-3PGRK: οὗτοί σου καταμαρτυροῦσιν NAS: is it that these men are testifying against You? KJV: [is it which] these witness against thee? INT: these you do witness against Matthew 27:13 V-PIA-3P Mark 14:60 V-PIA-3P |
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