2649. katamartureó
Strong's Lexicon
katamartureó: To testify against, to bear witness against

Original Word: καταμαρτυρέω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: katamartureó
Pronunciation: kat-am-ar-too-reh'-o
Phonetic Spelling: (kat-am-ar-too-reh'-o)
Definition: To testify against, to bear witness against
Meaning: I give evidence (bear witness) against.

Word Origin: From the Greek preposition κατά (kata, meaning "against") and the verb μαρτυρέω (martureó, meaning "to testify" or "to bear witness").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of bearing witness or testifying against someone is עֵד (ed, Strong's H5707), which means "witness" or "testimony."

Usage: The verb καταμαρτυρέω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of giving testimony or bearing witness against someone. It implies a formal or legal declaration that is often negative in nature, suggesting an accusation or condemnation. This term is typically used in contexts where individuals are accused of wrongdoing or where their actions are being scrutinized.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the cultural and historical context of the New Testament, legal proceedings and testimonies were significant aspects of Jewish and Roman judicial systems. Bearing false witness was a serious offense under Jewish law, as outlined in the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:16). The act of testifying against someone could have severe consequences, including legal penalties or social ostracism. The integrity of witnesses was crucial in maintaining justice and order within the community.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from kata and martureó
Definition
to testify or bear witness against
NASB Translation
testify against (1), testifying against (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 2649: καταμαρτυρέω

καταμαρτυρέω, καταμαρτύρω; to bear witness against: τί τίνος, testify a thing against one (Buttmann, 165 (144), cf. 178 (154)), Matthew 26:62; Matthew 27:13; Mark 14:60, and R G in . (1 Kings 20:10, 13 (); Job 15:6; among Greek writings especially by the Attic orators.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
witness against.

From kata and martureo; to testify against -- witness against.

see GREEK kata

see GREEK martureo

Forms and Transliterations
καταμαρτυρήσαισάν καταμαρτυρησάτωσαν καταμαρτυρουσιν καταμαρτυρούσιν καταμαρτυροῦσιν καταμαρτυρών κατεμαρτύρησαν katamarturousin katamartyrousin katamartyroûsin
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Matthew 26:62 V-PIA-3P
GRK: οὗτοί σου καταμαρτυροῦσιν
NAS: is it that these men are testifying against You?
KJV: [is it which] these witness against thee?
INT: these you do witness against

Matthew 27:13 V-PIA-3P
GRK: πόσα σου καταμαρτυροῦσιν
NAS: how many things they testify against You?
KJV: how many things they witness against thee?
INT: how many things you they witness against

Mark 14:60 V-PIA-3P
GRK: οὗτοί σου καταμαρτυροῦσιν
NAS: is it that these men are testifying against You?
KJV: [is it which] these witness against thee?
INT: these you testify against

Strong's Greek 2649
3 Occurrences


καταμαρτυροῦσιν — 3 Occ.

















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