be a witness” twice, “give testimony” twice, “have a good report” twice, and translated miscellaneously 11 times. 1 to be a witness, to bear witness, i.e. to affirm that one has seen or heard or experienced something, or that he knows it because taught by divine revelation or inspiration. 1A to give (not to keep back) testimony. 1B to utter honourable testimony, give a good report. 1C conjure, implore.