Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to testify to
Usage: ἐπι-μαρτυρέω, -ῶ to bear witness to: with accusative and inf., 1Pe.5:12,† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1957
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
8
Books
6
Strong's G1957 Quick Answer
Strong's G1957 ἐπιμαρτυρέω (epimartureo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epimartureo (ep-ee-mar-too-reh'-o) v. 1. to attest further, i.e. corroborate [from G1909 and G3140] It has 8 linked Bible usages across 6 books. Visible English usage signals include testifying. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- epimartureo (ep-ee-mar-too-reh'-o) v. 1. to attest further, i.e. corroborate [from G1909 and G3140]
- Usage
- 8 linked usages
- Books
- 6 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- testifying
Meaning and Definition
epimartureo (ep-ee-mar-too-reh'-o) v. 1. to attest further, i.e. corroborate [from G1909 and G3140] KJV: testify Root(s): G1909, G3140
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1957. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1957 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render epimartureo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
testifying
1 Peter 5:12
How Strong's G1957 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 6 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1957 (ἐπιμαρτυρέω) appears 7 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 3 Kingdoms 2:42 — ἐπεμαρτυράμην
- Amos 3:13 — ἐπιμαρτύρασθε
- Jeremiah 39:25 — ἐπεμαρτυράμην
- Sirach 46:19 — ἐπεμαρτύρατο
Strong's G1957 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1957 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.
Strong's G1957 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
6 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said unto him, Did I not make thee to swear by the LORD, and protested unto thee, saying, Know for a certain, on the day thou goest out, and walkest abroad any whither, that thou shalt surely die? and thou saidst unto me, The word that I have heard is good.
And testifiedst against them, that thou mightest bring them again unto thy law: yet they dealt proudly, and hearkened not unto thy commandments, but sinned against thy judgments, (which if a man do, he shall live in them;) and withdrew the shoulder, and hardened their neck, and would not hear.
Yet many years didst thou forbear them, and testifiedst against them by thy spirit in thy prophets: yet would they not give ear: therefore gavest thou them into the hand of the people of the lands.
Strong's G1957 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
And before his long sleep he made protestation in the sight of the Lord and his anointed, I have not taken any man’s goods, so much as a shoe: And no man did accuse him.
Usage Excerpts
First 8 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1957.
And the king sent and called for Shimei, and said unto him, Did I not make thee to swear by the LORD, and protested unto thee, saying, Know for a certain, on the day thou goest out, and walkest abroad any whither, that thou shalt surely die? and thou saidst unto me, The word that I have heard is good.
And testifiedst against them, that thou mightest bring them again unto thy law: yet they dealt proudly, and hearkened not unto thy commandments, but sinned against thy judgments, (which if a man do, he shall live in them;) and withdrew the shoulder, and hardened their neck, and would not hear.
Yet many years didst thou forbear them, and testifiedst against them by thy spirit in thy prophets: yet would they not give ear: therefore gavest thou them into the hand of the people of the lands.
In those days saw I in Judah some treading wine presses on the sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and lading asses; as also wine, grapes, and figs, and all manner of burdens, which they brought into Jerusalem on the sabbath day: and I testified against them in the day wherein they sold victuals.
And thou sayest to me, Buy thee the field for money; and I wrote a book, and sealed it, and took the testimony of witnesses: and the city is given into the hands of the Chaldeans.
Hear, O ye priests, and testify to the house of Jacob, saith the Lord God Almighty.
By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.
And before his long sleep he made protestation in the sight of the Lord and his anointed, I have not taken any man’s goods, so much as a shoe: And no man did accuse him.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1957, grouped by book.
3 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Nehemiah 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jeremiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Amos 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G1957 FAQ
What does epimartyreo (ἐπιμαρτυρέω) mean?
Epimartyreo (Strong's G1957) is a Greek word most simply glossed "testify". epimartureo (ep-ee-mar-too-reh'-o) v. 1. to attest further, i.e. corroborate [from G1909 and G3140]
How many times is epimartyreo (ἐπιμαρτυρέω) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 8 linked usages for Strong's G1957 across 6 books.
Where can I study epimartyreo (ἐπιμαρτυρέω) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1957 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate epimartyreo (ἐπιμαρτυρέω)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as testifying. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1957 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 6 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1957, with linked reader references where each row is available.