Strong's Lexicon amarturos: Without witness, untestified Original Word: ἀμάρτυρος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix ἀ- (a-, "not") and μάρτυς (martys, "witness") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent conceptually would be words related to testimony or witness, such as עֵד (ed, "witness") or עֵדוּת (edut, "testimony"). However, a direct Hebrew equivalent for "amarturos" as "without witness" is not explicitly listed in Strong's Concordance. Usage: The term "amarturos" is used to describe something that lacks testimony or evidence. In a biblical context, it refers to situations or claims that are not supported by witnesses or proof. This word emphasizes the importance of credible testimony in establishing truth, a principle deeply rooted in both Jewish and early Christian traditions. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Jewish cultures, the testimony of witnesses was crucial for establishing facts, especially in legal and religious matters. The concept of having multiple witnesses is a recurring theme in the Bible, underscoring the need for reliable evidence to confirm truth. The absence of witnesses, as indicated by "amarturos," would render a claim or event unverified and, therefore, less credible. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and martus Definition without witness NASB Translation without witness (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 267: ἀμάρτυροςἀμάρτυρος, (μάρτυς), without witness or testimony, unattested: Acts 14:17. (Thucydides, Demosthenes, Joseph, Plutarch, Lucian, Herodian) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance without witness. From a (as a negative particle) and a form of martus; unattested -- without witness. see GREEK a see GREEK martus Forms and Transliterations αμαρτυρον αμάρτυρον ἀμάρτυρον amarturon amartyron amártyronLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |