Definition and Importance: In the context of the Bible, evidence refers to the confirmation or substantiation of truth, often related to faith, God's existence, and His works. Evidence is crucial for establishing the credibility of divine revelation and the authenticity of biblical events and teachings.

Biblical Usage: The concept of evidence is woven throughout Scripture, often associated with faith, testimony, and the manifestation of God's power. Evidence in the Bible serves to affirm the truth of God's word and the reality of His promises.

Faith and Evidence: Hebrews 11:1 in the Berean Standard Bible states, "Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see." This verse highlights the relationship between faith and evidence, where faith itself is seen as a form of evidence of things not visible. Faith provides the assurance and conviction of God's promises, even when physical evidence is not apparent.

Miracles as Evidence: Throughout the Bible, miracles serve as evidence of God's power and authority. In the New Testament, Jesus' miracles are presented as signs that confirm His divine nature and mission. For instance, in John 20:30-31 , it is written, "Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name." The miracles are recorded as evidence to inspire belief in Jesus as the Messiah.

Testimony and Witness: The Bible places significant emphasis on the testimony of witnesses as evidence. In the Old Testament, the law required the testimony of two or three witnesses to establish a matter (Deuteronomy 19:15). In the New Testament, the apostles serve as witnesses to the resurrection of Jesus, providing firsthand evidence of His victory over death. Acts 1:8 records Jesus' words to His disciples: "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

Prophecy as Evidence: Prophecy is another form of evidence in the Bible, demonstrating God's foreknowledge and sovereign plan. The fulfillment of prophecy serves as evidence of the divine origin of Scripture. For example, the prophecies concerning the coming of the Messiah, such as those found in Isaiah 53, are fulfilled in the life and work of Jesus Christ, providing evidence of His identity and mission.

Creation as Evidence: The natural world is presented as evidence of God's existence and attributes. Romans 1:20 states, "For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—His eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse." Creation itself testifies to the reality of a Creator, offering evidence of His power and divine nature.

Role of the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in providing evidence of God's presence and work in the believer's life. The Spirit testifies to the truth of the Gospel and convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8). The inner witness of the Holy Spirit serves as personal evidence of one's relationship with God and the truth of His word.

Conclusion: The Bible presents various forms of evidence to affirm the truth of God's revelation and the reality of His works. From miracles and prophecy to the testimony of witnesses and the natural world, evidence in Scripture serves to strengthen faith and confirm the truth of the Gospel.1. (n.) That which makes evident or manifest; that which furnishes, or tends to furnish, proof; any mode of proof; the ground of belief or judgment; as, the evidence of our senses; evidence of the truth or falsehood of a statement.

2. (n.) One who bears witness.

3. (n.) That which is legally submitted to competent tribunal, as a means of ascertaining the truth of any alleged matter of fact under investigation before it; means of making proof; -- the latter, strictly speaking, not being synonymous with evidence, but rather the effect of it.

4. (v. t.) To render evident or clear; to prove; to evince; as, to evidence a fact, or the guilt of an offender.

EVIDENCE; EVIDENT; EVIDENTLY

ev'-i-dens, ev'-i-dent-li cepher; elegchos, phaneros:

In Jeremiah 32:10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 44, cepher, "a writing," is translated (the King James Version) "evidence" (of the purchase of the field in Anathoth), the Revised Version (British and American) "deed"; "evidence" is also the translation of elegchos, "conviction," in the King James Version of Hebrews 11:1, "Now faith is. the evidence of things not seen," the English Revised Version "proving," margin, "or test," better, as the American Standard Revised Version, "conviction," margin, "or test." The Greek word denotes "putting to the test," examining for the purpose of proof, bringing to conviction (Dr. W. F. Moulton). Thus if "test" or "proving" be adopted, a firm conviction of the reality of things not seen is implied as the result of putting to the proof. Trench remarks (New Testament Synonyms), "in juristic Greek elegchein is not merely to reply to, but to refute, an opponent." Hence, the Vulgate (Jerome's Latin Bible, 390-405 A.D.) translation argumentum, followed by Wyclif and Rheims version; Tyndale and Cranmer have "certayntie." (The sense of "conviction" appears in John 8:46, "Which of you convinceth (elegchei, the Revised Version (British and American) "convicteth") me of sin?"; John 3:20, "reproved," the Revised Version, margin "convicted"; John 16:8 the King James Version "He will reprove the world of sin," the Revised Version (British and American) "convict." Compare 1 Corinthians 14:24.) "Evident" is the translation of `al panim ("on the face") in Job 6:28, the King James Version "Look upon me; for it is evident unto you if I lie," margin, "Hebrew before your face," the Revised Version (British and American) "to your face," margin, "And it will be evident unto you if I lie," which is, perhaps, to be preferred to the text; delos, "manifest," is translated "evident" (Galatians 3:11); katadelos, "very manifest," is in Hebrews 7:15, the King James Version "far more evident," the Revised Version (British and American) "more abundantly evident"; prodelos, "manifest before-hand" (Hebrews 7:14), "evident." "Evidently" occurs only in Acts 10:3, as the translation of phaneros, "openly," "manifestly," the Revised Version (British and American) "openly."

It is important to note the true nature of faith according to the correct translation of Hebrews 11:1, as being the well-grounded and assured conviction of things not seen.

W. L. Walker

3142. marturion -- a testimony, a witness
... a witness. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: marturion Phonetic Spelling:
(mar-too'-ree-on) Short Definition: witness, evidence, testimony Definition ...
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3141. marturia -- testimony
... Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: marturia Phonetic Spelling:
(mar-too-ree'-ah) Short Definition: witness, evidence, testimony Definition: witness ...
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1650. elegchos -- a proof, test
... Word Origin from elegcho Definition a proof, test NASB Word Usage conviction (1).
evidence, reproof. From elegcho; proof, conviction -- evidence, reproof. ...
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3908. paratithemi -- to place beside, to set before
... meal) before, serve, (b) act. and mid: I deposit with, entrust to, (c) I
bring forward, quote as evidence. 3908 (from 3844 , "right ...
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3874. paraklesis -- a calling to one's aid, ie encouragement ...
... Cognate: 3874 -- properly, a call (urging), done by someone "close beside," ie
a that delivers the "evidence that stands up in God's court.". ...
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3140. martureo -- to bear witness, testify
... martureo Phonetic Spelling: (mar-too-reh'-o) Short Definition: I witness, testify
Definition: I witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good ...
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2649. katamartureo -- to testify or bear witness against
... against. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: katamartureo Phonetic Spelling:
(kat-am-ar-too-reh'-o) Short Definition: I give evidence against Definition: I ...
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1263. diamarturomai -- to affirm solemnly
... Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: diamarturomai Phonetic Spelling:
(dee-am-ar-too'-rom-ahee) Short Definition: I give solemn evidence, testify solemnly ...
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4901. sunepimartureo -- to testify or bear witness together with.
... bear witness with From sun and epimartureo; to testify further jointly, ie Unite
in adding evidence -- also bear witness. see GREEK sun. see GREEK epimartureo. ...
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4135. plerophoreo -- to bring in full measure, to fulfill
... From pleres and phoreo; to carry out fully (in evidence), ie Completely assure
(or convince), entirely accomplish -- most surely believe, fully know (persuade ...
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5612. sepher -- a missive, document, writing, book
... scroll* (3), writ (1). bill, book, evidence, learned letter, register, scroll.
Or (feminine) ciphrah (Psa. 56:8; Psa. 56:9) {sif-raw ...
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6310. peh -- mouth
... 1), boasting (1), collar (1), command (45), commandment (6), counsel (1), dictated*
(1), dictation (6), edge (37), edges (2), end (2), evidence (4), face (4 ...
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5046. nagad -- to be conspicuous
... declared (13), declares (6), declaring (4), denounce (2), describe (1), disclosed
(1), display (1), explain (3), fully reported (1), give evidence (1), indeed ...
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226. oth -- a sign
... Probably from 'uwth (in the sense of appearing); a signal (literally or figuratively),
as a flag, beacon, monument, omen, prodigy, evidence, etc. ...
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1331. bethulim -- virginity
... Word Origin from the same as bethulah Definition virginity NASB Word Usage evidence
of my virginity (1), virgin (5), virginity (4). maid, virginity. ...
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5707. ed -- a witness
... witness. Word Origin from ud Definition a witness NASB Word Usage evidence
(1), witness (45), witnesses (23). witness. Contracted ...
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Whether a Man is Bound to Give Evidence?
... OF INJUSTICE WITH REGARD TO THE PERSON OF THE WITNESS (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether a
man is bound to give evidence? ... Therefore a man is not bound to give evidence. ...
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Of the Direct Historical Evidence of Christianity, and Wherein it ...
... PART I. OF THE DIRECT HISTORICAL EVIDENCE OF CHRISTIANITY, AND WHEREIN IT IS
DISTINGUISHED FROM THE EVIDENCE ALLEGED FOR OTHER MIRACLES. ...
/.../paley/evidences of christianity/of the direct historical evidence.htm

Whether the Evidence of Two or Three Persons Suffices?
... OF INJUSTICE WITH REGARD TO THE PERSON OF THE WITNESS (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether
the evidence of two or three persons suffices? Objection ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether the evidence of two.htm

Whether a Man's Evidence Can be Rejected Without any Fault of His?
... OF INJUSTICE WITH REGARD TO THE PERSON OF THE WITNESS (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether
a man's evidence can be rejected without any fault of his? ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether a mans evidence can.htm

By Evidence Gathered from Scripture the Unity of Father and Son is ...
... St. Ambrose's Exposition of the Christian Faith. Book I. Chapter III. By evidence
gathered from Scripture the unity of Father and Son is proved? ...
/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter iii by evidence gathered.htm

October 15. "Faith is the Evidence of Things not Seen" (Heb. xi. 1 ...
... OCTOBER 15. "Faith is the evidence of things not seen" (Heb. xi. 1).
"Faith is the evidence of things not seen" (Hebrews 11:1). ...
/.../simpson/days of heaven upon earth /october 15 faith is the.htm

The Evidence for God External to Him; but the External Creation ...
... Chapter XI."The Evidence for God External to Him; But the External Creation Which
Yields This Evidence is Really Not Extraneous, for All Things are God's. ...
/.../tertullian/the five books against marcion/chapter xi the evidence for god.htm

The Evidence of Our Lord's Wounds
... The Evidence of Our Lord's Wounds. A Sermon (No.2061). Delivered by. CH SPURGEON,.
At [10]the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington. On ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 34 1888/the evidence of our lords.htm

Christ's Friendship: Its Evidence
... CHRIST'S FRIENDSHIP: ITS EVIDENCE. Ye Are My Friends, if Ye Do the Things
Which I Command You"John 15..14. Our Lord has said what ...
/.../christs friendship its evidence.htm

Additional Evidence Afforded to us in the Acts of the Apostles.
... Chapter XXXIX."Additional Evidence Afforded to Us in the Acts of the Apostles.
The Acts of the Apostles, too, attest [7535] the resurrection. ...
/.../chapter xxxix additional evidence afforded to.htm

Evidence (41 Occurrences)
... which makes evident or manifest; that which furnishes, or tends to furnish, proof;
any mode of proof; the ground of belief or judgment; as, the evidence of our ...
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Evidently (4 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) In an evident manner; clearly; plainly. Int.
Standard Bible Encyclopedia. EVIDENCE; EVIDENT; EVIDENTLY. ...
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Evident (26 Occurrences)
... offender can not always be made evident. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia.
EVIDENCE; EVIDENT; EVIDENTLY. ev'-i-dens, ev'-i-dent-li ...
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Golgotha (4 Occurrences)
... Against it may be urged that there is no shadow of evidence that there was any special
place for Jewish executions in the 1st century, and that, if there were ...
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Colossians (1 Occurrence)
... 14). Many special duties of the Christian life are also insisted upon as
the fitting evidence of the Christian character. Tychicus ...
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Witness (295 Occurrences)
... 1. (vi) Attestation of a fact or an event; testimony. 2. (vi) That which furnishes
evidence or proof. ... 9. (vi) To bear testimony; to give evidence; to testify. ...
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Testimony (175 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary. (1.) Witness or evidence (2 Thessalonians 1:10). ... 3. (n.)
Open attestation; profession. 4. (n.) Witness; evidence; proof of some fact. ...
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Evidences (3 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 32:14 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Take these evidences,
this evidence of the purchase, both which is sealed, and this evidence...
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Presumption (5 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The act of believing upon probable evidence; the
act of assuming or taking for granted; belief upon incomplete proof. ...
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Assurance (16 Occurrences)
... which believers may attain unto as to their own personal salvation, is founded on
the truth of the promises (Hebrews 6:18), on the inward evidence of Christian ...
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