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μαρτύριον G3142
G3142 is the Greek word μαρτύριον, transliterated martýrion. The King James Version most often renders it testimony.
What it means
something evidential, i.e. (genitive case) evidence given or (specially), the Decalogue (in the sacred Tabernacle).
Where it comes from
neuter of a presumed derivative of G3144 (μάρτυς).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 19 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: to be testified, testimony, witness.
Verses using μαρτύριον
All 19 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 8:4 · KJV
And Jesus saith unto him, See thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
Matthew 10:18 · KJV
And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.
Matthew 24:14 · KJV
And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.
Mark 1:44 · KJV
And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
Mark 6:11 · KJV
And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.
Mark 13:9 · KJV
But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them.
Luke 5:14 · KJV
And he charged him to tell no man: but go, and shew thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing, according as Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them.
Luke 9:5 · KJV
And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.
Acts 4:33 · KJV
And with great power gave the apostles witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus: and great grace was upon them all.
Acts 7:44 · KJV
Our fathers had the tabernacle of witness in the wilderness, as he had appointed, speaking unto Moses, that he should make it according to the fashion that he had seen.
1 Corinthians 1:6 · KJV
Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you:
1 Corinthians 2:1 · KJV
And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.
2 Corinthians 1:12 · KJV
For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.
2 Thessalonians 1:10 · KJV
When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day.
1 Timothy 2:6 · KJV
Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.
2 Timothy 1:8 · KJV
Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;
Hebrews 3:5 · KJV
And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after;
James 5:3 · KJV
Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire. Ye have heaped treasure together for the last days.
Revelation 15:5 · KJV
And after that I looked, and, behold, the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony in heaven was opened:
Common questions
What does Strong's G3142 mean?
G3142 is the Greek word μαρτύριον (martýrion), meaning something evidential, i.e. (genitive case) evidence given or (specially), the Decalogue (in the sacred Tabernacle).
How is G3142 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it testimony (14 times), witness (4 times), testified (1 time).
How many times does G3142 appear in the Bible?
μαρτύριον (martýrion) is tagged in 19 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3142 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: neuter of a presumed derivative of G3144 (μάρτυς).
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