The term "attested" in a biblical context refers to something that is confirmed, verified, or proven to be true or genuine. In the Scriptures, the concept of attestation is significant as it underscores the reliability and authenticity of God's word, His promises, and His actions throughout history. The Bible frequently emphasizes the importance of witnesses and evidence in establishing truth, both in legal and spiritual matters.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, the concept of attestation is often linked to the Law and the Prophets. For instance, the requirement for multiple witnesses to establish a matter is a form of attestation. Deuteronomy 19:15 states, "A lone witness is not sufficient to establish any wrongdoing or sin against a man, regardless of what offense he may have committed. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses." This principle underscores the importance of corroboration and verification in the administration of justice.

The prophets also serve as attesters of God's word. Their prophecies, when fulfilled, attest to the truth of God's message and His sovereign control over history. For example, the prophecies concerning the coming of the Messiah are attested by their fulfillment in the New Testament.

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the concept of attestation is central to the Gospel message. The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ are attested by numerous witnesses. The apostles, as primary witnesses, play a crucial role in testifying to the truth of the Gospel. Acts 2:32 states, "God has raised this Jesus to life, to which we are all witnesses." The resurrection, in particular, is a pivotal event that is attested by multiple appearances of the risen Christ to His disciples and others.

The miracles performed by Jesus and the apostles also serve as attestations of divine authority and truth. Hebrews 2:3-4 highlights this: "How shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will."

The Role of Scripture

The Scriptures themselves are attested as the inspired word of God. The internal consistency, historical reliability, and prophetic accuracy of the Bible serve as attestations to its divine origin. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 affirms, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work."

Faith and Attestation

Faith in the biblical sense is not blind belief but is often based on attested truths. The apostle John writes in 1 John 5:9-10, "If we accept human testimony, the testimony of God is greater. For this is the testimony that God has given about His Son. Whoever believes in the Son of God has this testimony within him; whoever does not believe God has made Him out to be a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony God has given about His Son."

In summary, the concept of attestation in the Bible is foundational to understanding the nature of truth, the reliability of God's word, and the basis for faith. It underscores the importance of evidence, witness, and divine confirmation in the life of believers.(imp. & p. p.) of Attest.584. apodeiknumi -- to bring out, show forth, declare
... Word Origin from apo and deiknumi Definition to bring out, show forth, declare NASB
Word Usage attested (1), displaying (1), exhibited (1), prove (1). ...
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2818. kleronomos -- an heir
... with land disposition). This practice was attested even in secular life by
Herodotus (2:109), Plato (Lg.74), etc. Lot-casting determined ...
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3140. martureo -- to bear witness, testify
... Word Origin from martus Definition to bear witness, testify NASB Word Usage
add...testimony (1), attested (1), bear...witness (1), bear witness (1), continued ...
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645. apospao -- to draw off, draw away
... Definition: I wrench away from, drag away, withdraw Definition: lit: I wrench away
from, drag away, but perhaps sometimes in the well-attested weakened sense ...
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Christ, by Raising the Dead, Attested in a Practical Way the ...
... Chapter XXXVIII."Christ, by Raising the Dead, Attested in a Practical
Way the Doctrine of the Resurrection of the Flesh. After ...
/.../on the resurrection of the flesh/chapter xxxviii christ by raising the.htm

Supposing Therefore the Fall of Man, which is a Fact Attested...
... [Way-1-79] Supposing therefore the fall of man, which is a fact attested?
Supposing therefore the fall of man, which is a fact ...
/.../law/the way to divine knowledge/way-1-79 supposing therefore the fall.htm

What Can You Say as to This, that it is Attested by the Writings ...
... Book VI. 6 What can you say as to this, that it is attested by the writings
of? What can you say as to this, that it is attested ...
/.../arnobius/the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/6 what can you say.htm

The Apostles' Commission; Or, the Gospel Attested by Miracles ...
... Hymns. Book 1. Hymn 1:128. The Apostles' commission; or, The gospel attested
by miracles, Mark 16. 15 &c. Matt. 28. 18 &c. 1 "Go ...
/.../watts/hymns and spiritual songs/hymn 0 130555556 the apostles commission.htm

Synopsis. --The Present Net Results of the Discussion of the ...
... kind. Ethical truth must be ethically attested. ... utterance. Words of God
are attested as such by the work of God which they effect. ...
/.../miracles and supernatural religion/ii synopsis the present net results.htm

Science and the Savages
... This is attested by the fact that they place food in the grave, and that any family
not complying with this rite is the object of the anger of the priests and ...
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Sec. Ii. What Facts in the History of Our Saviour Might be Taken ...
... Such particulars are most of these which follow, and which are all attested by some
one or other of those Heathen authors, who lived in or near the age of our ...
/.../sec ii what facts in.htm

The Alleged Hostile Witness of Certain of the Early Fathers Proved ...
... portion from some, from many, or from most copies of his Gospel, or that it was
not written by S. Mark himself," (says Dr. Tregelles,) "is attested by Eusebius ...
/.../chapter v the alleged hostile.htm

The Alleged Hostile Witness of Certain of the Early Fathers Proved ...
... portion from some, from many, or from most copies of his Gospel, or that it was
not written by S. Mark himself," (says Dr. Tregelles,) "is attested by Eusebius ...
/.../chapter v the alleged hostile.htm

Book 17 Footnotes
... of the action here specified, that befell Matthias, the real high priest, in his
sleep, the night before the great day of expiation, is attested to both in the ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/book 17 footnotes.htm

Attested (9 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Attest. Multi-Version Concordance
Attested (9 Occurrences). Matthew 18:16 But if he will ...
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Water (4571 Occurrences)
... John 5:8 concerns the Messiahship of Jesus, which is proved by a threefold witness,
for He is the one whom at the baptism of John ("water") God attested as the ...
/w/water.htm - 23k

Archaeology
... (a) Theories Need Attestation: No theory is to be finally accepted and made applicable
to faith and life until tested and attested by facts; if it be a theory ...
/a/archaeology.htm - 61k

Criticism (1 Occurrence)
... (a) Theories Need Attestation: No theory is to be finally accepted and made applicable
to faith and life until tested and attested by facts; if it be a theory ...
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Blood (435 Occurrences)
... John 5:8 concerns the Messiahship of Jesus, which is proved by a threefold witness,
for He is the one whom at the baptism of John ("water") God attested as the ...
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Relationships (1 Occurrence)
... That the children were nevertheless the chattels of the parents seems to be attested
from the fact that they could be seized for the debts of the father (2 ...
/r/relationships.htm - 38k

Virgin (62 Occurrences)
... There is therefore no basis for the idea that the genealogy, even without the strongly
attested relative clause of Matthew 1:16, ever meant anything but an ...
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Birth (357 Occurrences)
... There is therefore no basis for the idea that the genealogy, even without the strongly
attested relative clause of Matthew 1:16, ever meant anything but an ...
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Judaeus
... The Alexandrian Jews wielded great influence in the contemporary Roman empire, and
the prominence of Philo's family is attested by the fact that his brother ...
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Lacedaemonians
... The facts, at least of the alliance and the correspondence, seem to be sufficiently
attested, though it is not easy to reconcile all the particulars. ...
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