Strong’s G3144

μάρτυς

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

martus

Pronunciation

MAR-toos

Definition

Witness, martyr

Meaning

a witness; an eye- or ear-witness.

Usage

In the New Testament, "martus" primarily refers to a witness, someone who has firsthand knowledge or experience of an event or truth. It is used in both legal and spiritual contexts. Over time, the term evolved to include those who bear witness to their faith through suffering or death, hence the English word "martyr."

Bible references

Matthew 18:16;Matthew 26:65;Mark 14:63;Luke 11:48;Luke 24:48;Acts 1:8;Acts 1:22;Acts 2:32;Acts 3:15;Acts 5:32;Acts 6:13;Acts 7:58;Acts 10:39;Acts 10:41;Acts 13:31;Acts 22:15;Acts 22:20;Acts 26:16;Romans 1:9;2 Corinthians 1:23;2 Corinthians 13:1;Philippians 1:8;1 Thessalonians 2:5;1 Thessalonians 2:10;1 Timothy 5:19