μαρτυρουμένους
martyréō
of good reputation
To bear witness, to testify; primarily to provide evidence as a witness, either orally or in writing, regarding events seen, heard, or experienced. In Hellenistic and New Testament usage, can denote reporting first-hand knowledge, making a public declaration, or giving confirmation of facts, often with legal, social, or religious dimensions. Also, to affirm or attest to the character or actions of a person or event, sometimes implying endorsement or commendation.
Acts 6:3 · Word #7
Lexicon G3140
| Lemma | μαρτυρέω |
| Transliteration | martyréō |
| Strong's | G3140 |
| Definition | To bear witness, to testify; primarily to provide evidence as a witness, either orally or in writing, regarding events seen, heard, or experienced. In Hellenistic and New Testament usage, can denote reporting first-hand knowledge, making a public declaration, or giving confirmation of facts, often with legal, social, or religious dimensions. Also, to affirm or attest to the character or actions of a person or event, sometimes implying endorsement or commendation. |
Morphology V PRS PASS PTCP ACC M PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action |
| Voice | PASS — Passive — The subject receives the action |
| Mood | PTCP — Participle — A verbal adjective |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of good reputation |
| Literal | being-witnessed-to |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | μαρτυρέω |
| Strong's | G3140 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3140-27
being attested to
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense (ongoing aspect), passive voice, participle; accusative masculine plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present passive participle indicates an ongoing state of receiving testimony or affirmation. "Being attested to" preserves the passive voice and reflects the root sense of receiving witness or confirmation. |
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