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martyr

Meaning of “martyr”

A witness; one who bears witness even unto death.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesBullokar 1616
2 occurrences2 verses2 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Acts 22:20

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Every verse containing “martyr”

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Acts 22:20
And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Acts 22:20 · retained source text

And when y e blood of thy martyr Steuen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting vnto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him.

1611 marginal noteChap. 7.58.

Revelation 2:13
I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Revelation 2:13 · retained source text

I know thy workes, and where thou dwellest, euen where Satans seat is, and thou holdest fast my Name, and hast not denied my faith, euen in those daies, wherein Antipas was my faithful Martyr, who was slaine among you, where Satan dwelleth.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

A witness: one that dyeth for the testimony of a good conscience.

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