The meaning of Martyr in the Bible
(From Easton's Bible Dictionary)

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; I 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; I Thessalonians 2:5,10; I John 1:2).


    See more on the meaning of Martyr in the Bible:
    Martyr {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

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