G4303
προμαρτύρομαι
to be a witness in advance i.e. predict
Transliteration
promartýromaiPronunciation
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to be a witness in advance i.e. predict
προμαρτύρομαι(promartýromai)
Strong’s Definition
to be a witness in advance i.e. predict
from G4253 (πρό) and G3143 (μαρτύρομαι);
“Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.”
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Strong's G4303: A compound verb combining "pro" (beforehand) and "martyromai" (to witness/testify), meaning to testify beforehand or bear witness in advance. In biblical context, it specifically refers to the Spirit's advance testimony through the prophets concerning Christ's sufferings and glory.
U- Unveiling the Word
Προμαρτύρομαι uniquely captures the concept of prophetic testimony, particularly regarding Christ's redemptive work. As a compound word, it combines anticipatory action with authoritative witness-bearing. In 1 Peter 1:11, it describes the Spirit's role in predicting Christ's sufferings and subsequent glories through the prophets. The early church recognized this term as vital for understanding the unity of divine revelation across both testaments. Today, it continues to affirm the Spirit's role in prophetic testimony and the coherent nature of God's redemptive plan.
N - Necessary Information
Etymology:
D - Defining Meanings
For compound words:
The prefix πρό (pro-) adds the temporal aspect of "beforehand," while μαρτύρομαι (martyromai) provides the sense of authoritative testimony or witness.
Translation Options:
E - Exploring Similar Words
R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology
As a deponent verb, προμαρτύρομαι exhibits:
The deponent nature means:
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S - Studying Lexicon Insights
BDAG emphasizes the word's unique usage in prophetic contexts. Thayer's highlights its connection to Spirit-inspired testimony. LSJ notes its rare usage in classical Greek. Vine's connects it specifically to Messianic prophecy. Strong's emphasizes the compound nature suggesting anticipatory witness. Moulton and Milligan note its specialized religious usage.
T - Tracing the Scriptures
First Appearance:
1 Peter 1:11: "searching what, or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand [προμαρτυρόμενον] the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow."
Additional References:
As a hapax legomenon, προμαρτύρομαι appears only once in the New Testament.
A - Analyzing Classical Usage
N - Noteworthy Summary
Προμαρτύρομαι beautifully captures the Spirit's role in revealing Christ throughout Scripture. This word proclaims the good news by showing how God's Spirit testified in advance about Jesus's sufferings and glory, demonstrating that the gospel was always God's plan. It reminds us that all Scripture points to Christ and that the Spirit has always been active in revealing God's redemptive purpose.
D - Did You Know?
Strong's G4303: A compound verb meaning to testify beforehand, specifically used of the Holy Spirit's advance testimony through the prophets regarding Christ's sufferings and subsequent glory, emphasizing the divine origin and unity of biblical prophecy.
Part of speech: Verb (Deponent)
Tags: prophecy, testimony, witness, holy-spirit, christ's-suffering, glory, peter, messianic-prophecy, divine-revelation, old-testament, prophets, redemption