μαρτυροῦσαι
martyréō
testify
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 5:39 · Word #16
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 PRS ACT PTCP NOM F PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | PTCP — Participle — A verbal adjective |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Common Translation
| Phrase | testify |
| Literal | testifying |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | μαρτυρέω |
| Strong's | G3140 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3140-33
bearing witness
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense, active voice, participle; nominative feminine plural (Gr,V,PPA,NFP). |
| Rendering Rationale | The present active participle conveys ongoing action, so "bearing witness" reflects continuous testimony. The nominative feminine plural form indicates feminine plural subjects performing the action. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
bearing witness
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'Bearing witness' is a direct participial rendering and most accurate per SILEX here. |