◄ 1263. diamarturomai ►
Strong's Lexicon diamarturomai: To testify earnestly, to solemnly affirm, to charge Original Word: διαμαρτύρομαι Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: diamarturomai Pronunciation: dee-am-ar-TOO-rom-ahee Phonetic Spelling: (dee-am-ar-too'-rom-ahee) Definition: I give solemn evidence, testify (declare) solemnly. Meaning: To solemnly affirm, testify, or declare emphatically; to earnestly witness or charge. Word Origin: From διά (dia, meaning "through" or "thoroughly") and μαρτύρομαι (martyromai, meaning "to testify" or "to bear witness"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for διαμαρτύρομαι, similar concepts of solemn testimony or exhortation can be found in Hebrew terms such as עוּד (uwd, Strong's H5749), which means "to bear witness" or "to testify," and זָעַק (za'aq, Strong's H2199), which can mean "to cry out" or "to call for help," often in a context of urgent appeal or warning. These terms reflect the Old Testament's emphasis on the importance of bearing witness and delivering messages with authority and urgency. Usage: The verb διαμαρτύρομαι is used in the New Testament to convey the act of solemnly testifying or earnestly exhorting. It often carries the connotation of a serious or emphatic declaration, sometimes with an element of warning or instruction. Context: διαμαρτύρομαι is a verb found in several New Testament passages, where it is used to describe the act of solemnly testifying or earnestly exhorting others. This term is often employed in contexts where an authoritative or urgent message is being communicated, typically involving a moral or spiritual exhortation. In the Book of Acts, διαμαρτύρομαι is used to describe the apostolic witness and proclamation of the gospel. For example, in Acts 2:40, Peter "solemnly testified" to the crowd on the day of Pentecost, urging them to "Be saved from this corrupt generation." Here, the term underscores the seriousness and urgency of Peter's message. Similarly, in Acts 20:21, Paul uses διαμαρτύρομαι to describe his ministry among both Jews and Greeks, as he "solemnly testified" about repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. This usage highlights the apostolic responsibility to deliver the gospel message with conviction and authority. In 1 Thessalonians 4:6, Paul employs διαμαρτύρομαι in a moral exhortation, warning the Thessalonians that "the Lord is the avenger in all these things, as we have already told you and solemnly warned you." This instance illustrates the term's function in conveying a serious admonition regarding ethical conduct. The use of διαμαρτύρομαι in the New Testament reflects the early Christian emphasis on the authoritative proclamation of the gospel and the moral imperatives that accompany it. The term conveys a sense of earnestness and gravity, underscoring the importance of the message being delivered. HELPS Word-studies 1263 diamartýromai (from 1223 /diá, "thoroughly" and 3143 /martýromai, "witness, testify") – properly, thoroughly bear witness; to give solemn, earnest testimony (note the intensifying prefix, 1223 /diá). 1263 (diamartýromai) is an intensified compound for "giving full, clear testimony" (WS, 273). [1263 (diamartýromai) is always in the Greek middle voice which emphasizes witnessing done with a high level of self-involvement, i.e. with strong personal interest motivating it.] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from dia and marturomai Definition to affirm solemnly NASB Translation solemnly to testify (1), solemnly charge (3), solemnly testified (2), solemnly testifies (1), solemnly testifying (3), solemnly warned (1), solemnly witnessed (1), testified (1), testify solemnly (1), warn (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1263: διαμαρτύρομαι διαμαρτύρομαι; deponent middle; imperfect διεμαρτυρομην (Acts 2:40 Rec.); 1 aorist διεμαρτυράμην; in the Sept. mostly for הֵעִיד; often in Greek writings from Xenophon down; see a multitude of examples from them in Winers De verb. comp. etc. Part v., p. 20ff; to call gods and men to witness (διά, with the interposition of gods and men; cf. Ellicott (after Winer's) on 1 Timothy 5:21); 1. to testify, i. e. earnestly, religiously to charge: followed by an imperative Acts 2:40; ἐνώπιον τοῦ Θεοῦ καί Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ, 2 Timothy 4:1 (2 Kings 17:13; Xenophon, Cyril 7, 1, 17 σύ μή πρότερον ἐμβαλλε τοῖς πολεμίοις, διαμαρτύρομαι, πρίν, etc.); also with ἐνώπιον τοῦ Θεοῦ κτλ. followed by ἵνα (cf. Buttmann, 237 (204)), 1 Timothy 5:21 (followed by μή, Exodus 19:21); followed by the infinitive 2 Timothy 2:14 (not Lachmann) (Nehemiah 9:26). 2. to attest, testify to, solemnly affirm: Acts 20:23; 1 Thessalonians 4:6; Hebrews 2:6; followed by ὅτι, Acts 10:42; with the dative of person to give solemn testimony to one, Luke 16:28; with the accusative of the object to confirm a thing by (the interposition of) testimony, to testify, cause it to be believed: τόν λόγον τοῦ κυρίου, Acts 8:25; τόν εὐαγγέλιον, Acts 20:24; τήν βασιλείαν τοῦ Θεοῦ, Acts 28:23; for all the apostolic instruction came back finally to testimony respecting things which they themselves had seen or heard, or which had been disclosed to them by divine revelation (Acts 1:21; Acts 5:32; Acts 10:41; Acts 22:18); with the addition of εἰς and an accusative of the place unto which the testimony is borne: τά περί ἐμοῦ εἰς Ἱερουσαλήμ, Acts 23:11; with the addition of a dative of the person to whom the testimony is given: τοῖς Ἰουδαίοις τόν Χριστόν Ἰησοῦν, the Messianic dignity of Jesus, Acts 18:5; Ἰουδαίοις ... τήν ... μετάνοιαν καί πίστιν, the necessity of repentance and faith, Acts 20:21 (τῇ Ἱερουσαλήμ τάς ἀνομίας, into what sins she has fallen, Ezekiel 16:2). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance charge, testify unto, witness. From dia and martureo; to attest or protest earnestly, or (by implication) hortatively -- charge, testify (unto), witness. see GREEK dia see GREEK martureo Forms and Transliterations διαμάρτυραι διαμαρτυραμενοι διαμαρτυράμενοι διαμαρτυρασθαι διαμαρτύρασθαι διαμαρτύρει διαμαρτυρεται διαμαρτύρεται διαμαρτύρεταί διαμαρτύρη διαμαρτυρηται διαμαρτύρηται Διαμαρτυρομαι Διαμαρτύρομαι διαμαρτύρομαί διαμαρτυρομενος διαμαρτυρόμενος διαμαρτύρωμαι διαμαρτύρωνται διαμεμαρτύρημαι διαμεμαρτυρημένοι διαμεμαρτύρησαι διεμαρτυραμεθα διεμαρτυράμεθα διεμαρτυράμην διεμαρτύραντο διεμαρτυρατο διεμαρτύρατο διεμαρτύρετο διεμαρτυρω διεμαρτύρω diamarturamenoi diamarturasthai diamarturetai diamarturētai Diamarturomai diamarturomenos diamartyramenoi diamartyrámenoi diamartyrasthai diamartýrasthai diamartyretai diamartyrētai diamartýretai diamartýretaí diamartýrētai Diamartyromai Diamartýromai diamartyromenos diamartyrómenos diemarturametha diemarturato diemarturo diemarturō diemartyrametha diemartyrámetha diemartyrato diemartýrato diemartyro diemartyrō diemartýro diemartýrō Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Luke 16:28 V-PSM/P-3S GRK: ἀδελφούς ὅπως διαμαρτύρηται αὐτοῖς ἵνα NAS: in order that he may warn them, so KJV: that he may testify unto them, INT: brothers so that he might warn them that Acts 2:40 V-AIM-3S GRK: λόγοις πλείοσιν διεμαρτύρατο καὶ παρεκάλει NAS: words he solemnly testified and kept on exhorting KJV: other words did he testify and exhort, INT: words many he earnestly testified and exhorted Acts 8:25 V-APM-NMP GRK: μὲν οὖν διαμαρτυράμενοι καὶ λαλήσαντες NAS: So, when they had solemnly testified and spoken KJV: And they, when they had testified and INT: indeed therefore having earnestly testified and having spoken Acts 10:42 V-ANM GRK: λαῷ καὶ διαμαρτύρασθαι ὅτι οὗτός NAS: to the people, and solemnly to testify that this KJV: and to testify that INT: people and to testify fully that he Acts 18:5 V-PPM/P-NMS GRK: ὁ Παῦλος διαμαρτυρόμενος τοῖς Ἰουδαίοις NAS: to the word, solemnly testifying to the Jews KJV: in the spirit, and testified to the Jews INT: Paul earnestly testifying to the Jews Acts 20:21 V-PPM/P-NMS GRK: διαμαρτυρόμενος Ἰουδαίοις τε NAS: solemnly testifying to both Jews KJV: Testifying both to the Jews, INT: earnestly testifying to Jewish both Acts 20:23 V-PIM/P-3S GRK: κατὰ πόλιν διαμαρτύρεταί μοι λέγον NAS: Spirit solemnly testifies to me in every KJV: Ghost witnesseth in every INT: in every city fully testifies to me saying Acts 20:24 V-ANM GRK: κυρίου Ἰησοῦ διαμαρτύρασθαι τὸ εὐαγγέλιον NAS: Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel KJV: Jesus, to testify the gospel INT: Lord Jesus to testify fully the gospel Acts 23:11 V-AIM-2S GRK: ὡς γὰρ διεμαρτύρω τὰ περὶ NAS: Take courage; for as you have solemnly witnessed to My cause KJV: for as thou hast testified of me INT: as indeed you did fully testify the things concerning Acts 28:23 V-PPM/P-NMS GRK: οἷς ἐξετίθετο διαμαρτυρόμενος τὴν βασιλείαν NAS: and he was explaining to them by solemnly testifying about the kingdom KJV: he expounded and testified the kingdom INT: to whom he expounded fully testifying the kingdom 1 Thessalonians 4:6 V-AIM-1P GRK: ὑμῖν καὶ διεμαρτυράμεθα NAS: told you before and solemnly warned [you]. KJV: you and testified. INT: you and fully testified 1 Timothy 5:21 V-PIM/P-1S GRK: Διαμαρτύρομαι ἐνώπιον τοῦ NAS: I solemnly charge you in the presence KJV: I charge [thee] before God, INT: I earnestly testify before 2 Timothy 2:14 V-PPM/P-NMS GRK: Ταῦτα ὑπομίμνησκε διαμαρτυρόμενος ἐνώπιον τοῦ NAS: [them] of these things, and solemnly charge [them] in the presence KJV: put [them] in remembrance, charging [them] before INT: These things put in remembrance of testifying earnestly before 2 Timothy 4:1 V-PIM/P-1S GRK: Διαμαρτύρομαι ἐνώπιον τοῦ NAS: I solemnly charge [you] in the presence KJV: I charge [thee] therefore before INT: I earnestly testify before Hebrews 2:6 V-AIM-3S GRK: διεμαρτύρατο δέ πού NAS: But one has testified somewhere, KJV: in a certain place testified, saying, INT: fully testified moreover somewhere Strong's Greek 1263 15 Occurrences διαμαρτυράμενοι — 1 Occ. διαμαρτύρασθαι — 2 Occ. διαμαρτύρηται — 1 Occ. διαμαρτύρεταί — 1 Occ. Διαμαρτύρομαι — 2 Occ. διαμαρτυρόμενος — 4 Occ. διεμαρτυράμεθα — 1 Occ. διεμαρτύρατο — 2 Occ. διεμαρτύρω — 1 Occ.