What does עֵד · μάρτυς mean in the Bible?
עֵד · μάρτυς is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a faithful or trustworthy witness".
Hebrew · H5707, G3144
עֵד אֱמוּנָה
Concretely, a witness ; abstractly, testimony ; specifically, a recorder , i.e. prince · witness
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עֵדH5707concretely, a witness ; abstractly, testimony ; specifically, a recorder , i.e. prince
Pronunciationʿēḏ
Witness who testifies in legal or covenant contexts; foundational to truth-establishing and justice in Israelite society.
Open lexicon entry →μάρτυςG3144witness
Pronunciationmártys
One who testifies to facts personally observed, especially Christ's resurrection or God's character in covenant.
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עֵד · μάρτυς is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a faithful or trustworthy witness".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H5707, G3144?
H5707, G3144 is connected to 70 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. a faithful or trustworthy witness
Strong'sH5707, G3144
Lexical occurrences70 versesSource Gloss
a faithful or trustworthy witness
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