μεμαρτύρηκεν
martyréō
has testified
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.
John 5:37 · 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 PRF ACT IND 3P SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRF — Perfect — Completed action with ongoing results |
| 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
| Phrase | has testified |
| Literal | has-borne-witness |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | μαρτυρέω |
| Strong's | G3140 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3140-39
has borne witness
| Morphological Notes | Verb; perfect tense (completed action with ongoing result), active voice, indicative mood, 3rd person singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The perfect active indicative third singular denotes a completed act of bearing witness with continuing effect or standing validity. "Has borne witness" preserves the root sense of giving testimony while reflecting the perfect tense’s present-result force. |
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