μαρτυρεῖ

martyréō

testifies

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.

G3140

John 1:15 · Word #2

Lexicon G3140

Lemmaμαρτυρέω
Transliterationmartyréō
Strong'sG3140
DefinitionTo 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 ACT IND 3P SG All morphology codes

Part of Speech V — Verb — An action or state of being
Tense PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action
Voice ACT — Active — The subject performs the action
Mood IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality
Person 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they")
Number SG — Singular — One

Common Translation

Phrasetestifies
Literaltestifies

Lexical Info

Lemmaμαρτυρέω
Strong'sG3140

SIBI-P1 Translation G3140-09

bears witness

Morphological NotesVerb; present tense (ongoing), active voice, indicative mood, third person singular.
Rendering RationaleThe present active indicative, third person singular, denotes an ongoing or characteristic act of giving testimony. "Bears witness" preserves the legal and declarative force of the root μαρτυρ- while reflecting the active voice and present tense.

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