μεμαρτύρηκα
martyréō
have testified
To bear witness, to testify; primarily to provide evidence as a witness, either orally or in writing, regarding events seen, heard, or experienced. In Hellenistic and New Testament usage, can denote reporting first-hand knowledge, making a public declaration, or giving confirmation of facts, often with legal, social, or religious dimensions. Also, to affirm or attest to the character or actions of a person or event, sometimes implying endorsement or commendation.
John 1:34 · Word #4
Lexicon G3140
| Lemma | μαρτυρέω |
| Transliteration | martyréō |
| Strong's | G3140 |
| Definition | To bear witness, to testify; primarily to provide evidence as a witness, either orally or in writing, regarding events seen, heard, or experienced. In Hellenistic and New Testament usage, can denote reporting first-hand knowledge, making a public declaration, or giving confirmation of facts, often with legal, social, or religious dimensions. Also, to affirm or attest to the character or actions of a person or event, sometimes implying endorsement or commendation. |
Morphology V PRF ACT IND 1P SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRF — Perfect — Completed action with ongoing results |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 1P — 1st person — The speaker ("I" / "we") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | have testified |
| Literal | have-testified |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | μαρτυρέω |
| Strong's | G3140 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3140-36
I have borne witness
| Morphological Notes | Verb, perfect tense, active voice, indicative mood, 1st person singular (I have testified / I have borne witness). |
| Rendering Rationale | The perfect active indicative first person singular denotes a completed act with continuing relevance: "I have borne witness." This preserves the root sense of giving testimony while reflecting the perfect tense’s enduring result. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
I have borne witness
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 accurately reflects the perfect tense, personal subject, and witness-bearing action described by the verb. No adjustment necessary. |