μαρτυρεῖτε

martyréō

will testify

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 15:27 · Word #4

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 2P PL 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 2P — 2nd person — The one spoken to ("you")
Number PL — Plural — More than one

Common Translation

Phrasewill testify
Literaltestify-Present

Lexical Info

Lemmaμαρτυρέω
Strong'sG3140

SIBI-P1 Translation G3140-13

you bear witness

Morphological NotesVerb; present tense (ongoing action), active voice, indicative mood, 2nd person plural.
Rendering RationaleThe present active indicative, second person plural, denotes an ongoing or characteristic action performed by "you" (plural). "You bear witness" preserves the verbal aspect and directly reflects the root sense of giving testimony or evidence.

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