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Martyr

Easton's Bible Dictionary

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One who bears witness of the truth, and suffers death in the cause of Christ (Acts 22:20; Revelation 2:13; 17:6 ). In this sense Stephen was the first martyr. The Greek word so rendered in all other cases is translated "witness."
  • In a court of justice (Matthew 18:16; 26:65; Acts 6:13; 7:58; Hebrews 10:28; 1 Timothy 5:19 ).
  • As of one bearing testimony to the truth of what he has seen or known (Luke 24:48; Acts 1:8,22; Romans 1:9; 1 Thessalonians 2:5,10; 1 John 1:2 ).

    Bibliography Information
    Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Martyr'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​m/martyr.html. 1897.
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