Strong's Lexicon sahed: Witness, Testimony Original Word: שָׂהֵד Word Origin: Derived from the root סָהַד (sahad), which means "to testify" or "to bear witness." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is μαρτυρία (martyria), which also means "testimony" or "witness." This term is found in passages such as John 1:7, where John the Baptist is described as a witness to the light. Usage: The term "sahed" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a witness or testimony, often in a legal or covenantal context. It refers to someone who bears witness to an event, agreement, or truth. The concept of a witness is crucial in establishing truth and justice within the community, as it provides a basis for verifying claims and ensuring accountability. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, the role of a witness was vital in legal proceedings. The testimony of witnesses was necessary to establish the truth in disputes, particularly in cases involving serious accusations such as murder or adultery. The requirement for multiple witnesses (Deuteronomy 19:15) underscores the importance of corroborated testimony in maintaining justice. Witnesses were expected to be truthful and impartial, as false testimony was severely condemned (Exodus 20:16). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof foreign origin Definition a witness NASB Translation advocate (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שָׂהֵד] noun [masculine] witness (Aramaic loan-word = Hebrew עֵד; √ סְהַד  ); — suffix שָֽׂהֲדִי Job 16:19 ("" עֵדִי). — שָֽׂהֲדוּתָא Genesis 31:47 see Biblical Aramaic Lexicon. שׂהר (√ of following; compare Arabic [שָֽׂהֲדוּ] noun feminine testimony (√ שְׂהַד = ᵑ7 סְהַד testify, Syriac Strong's Exhaustive Concordance record From an unused root meaning to testify; a witness -- record. Forms and Transliterations וְ֝שָׂהֲדִ֗י ושהדי vesahaDi wə·śā·hă·ḏî wəśāhăḏîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 16:19 HEB: בַשָּׁמַ֣יִם עֵדִ֑י וְ֝שָׂהֲדִ֗י בַּמְּרוֹמִֽים׃ NAS: is in heaven, And my advocate is on high. KJV: [is] in heaven, and my record [is] on high. INT: heaven my witness and my advocate high 1 Occurrence |
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new moon (
is make conspicuous, notorious); Ethiopic 
id.; ᵑ7 סִיהֲרָא, Syriac 
moon; Old Aramaic שהר moon-god Lzb373). 
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testify, compare Biblical Hebrew [שָׂהֵד] (once, as loan-word) KAramaic 86; Egyptian Aramaic plural שהדיאֹ witnesses Cooke404 S-CA. 15 + often); — emphatic שָֽׂהֲדוּתָא 
