Bible Dictionary

Witness

A person who sees an event or has knowledge of something and gives testimony about it.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

509 of 516

Letter

W

Meaning

A person who sees an event or has knowledge of something and gives testimony about it.

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 20:16
  • Deuteronomy 19:15
  • Isaiah 43:10
  • Matthew 18:16
  • Luke 24:48
  • Acts 1:8
  • Hebrews 12:1
  • Revelation 1:5

Also Called

witnesses

Original Language

Hebrew

עֵד

ed

witness

Greek

μάρτυς

martys

witness

Meaning

A witness is a person who sees an event or has knowledge of something and gives testimony about it.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, a witness is a person who gives testimony, confirms a matter, or bears evidence.

The term is also used of testimony given concerning God, His works, and His truth.


Key References

  • Exodus 20:16
  • Deuteronomy 19:15
  • Isaiah 43:10
  • Matthew 18:16
  • Luke 24:48
  • Acts 1:8
  • Hebrews 12:1
  • Revelation 1:5

  • Testimony
  • Truth
  • Gospel
  • Disciple

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 20:16
  • Deuteronomy 19:15
  • Isaiah 43:10
  • Matthew 18:16
  • Luke 24:48
  • Acts 1:8
  • Hebrews 12:1
  • Revelation 1:5

Related Terms

Study Topics

witness testimony gospel truth