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Lexicon :: Strong's G227 - alēthēs

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ἀληθής
Transliteration
alēthēs (Key)
Pronunciation
al-ay-thace'
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Part of Speech
adjective
Root Word (Etymology)
From ἄλφα (G1) (as a negative particle) and λανθάνω (G2990)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 1:247,37

Trench's Synonyms: viii. ἀληθής, ἀληθινός.

Strong’s Definitions

ἀληθής alēthḗs, al-ay-thace'; from G1 (as a negative particle) and G2990; true (as not concealing):—true, truly, truth.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 25x

The KJV translates Strong's G227 in the following manner: true (23x), truly (1x), truth (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 25x
The KJV translates Strong's G227 in the following manner: true (23x), truly (1x), truth (1x).

  1. true

  2. loving the truth, speaking the truth, truthful

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἀληθής alēthḗs, al-ay-thace'; from G1 (as a negative particle) and G2990; true (as not concealing):—true, truly, truth.
STRONGS G227:
ἀληθής, -ές (α privative and λήθω, λαθεῖν [λανθάνω], τὸ λῆθος — cf. ἀμαθής; literally, not hidden, unconcealed) [from Homer down];
1. true: John 4:18; John 10:41; John 19:35; 1 John 2:8, 27; Acts 12:9 (an actual occurrence, opposed to ὅραμα), Philippians 4:8; μαρτυρία, John 5:31; John 8:13f, 17; John 21:24; 3 John 1:12; Titus 1:13; κρίσις, just, John 8:16 (L T Tr WH ἀληθινή); παροιμία, 2 Peter 2:22; χάρις, grace which can be trusted, 1 Peter 5:12.
2. loving the truth, speaking the truth, truthful: Matthew 22:16; Mark 12:14; John 7:18; 2 Corinthians 6:8 (opposed to πλάνος); of God, John 3:33; John 8:26; Romans 3:4 (opposed to ψεύστης).
3. equivalent to ἀληθινός, 1: John 6:55 (L T Tr WH; for Rec. ἀληθῶς), as in Wis. 12:27, where ἀληθὴς θεός is contrasted with οὃς ἐδόκουν θεούς. Cf. Rückert, Abendmahl, p. 266f.
[On the distinction between this word and the next, see Trench, § viii.; Schmidt, chapter 178, 6. A. Schlatter, Der Glaube im Neuen Testament (Leiden, 1885), p. 169.]
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Matthew
22:16
Mark
12:14
John
3:33; 4:18; 5:31; 6:55; 7:18; 8:13; 8:16; 8:17; 8:26; 10:41; 19:35; 21:24
Acts
12:9
Romans
3:4
2 Corinthians
6:8
Philippians
4:8
Titus
1:13
1 Peter
5:12
2 Peter
2:22
1 John
2:8; 2:27
3 John
1:12

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G227 matches the Greek ἀληθής (alēthēs),
which occurs 26 times in 25 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 22:16

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 22:16 - They sent their disciples to Him, along with the [fn]Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are sincere and that You teach the way of God truthfully, without concerning Yourself about [what] anyone [thinks or says of Your teachings]; for You are impartial and do not seek anyone’s favor [and You treat all people alike, regardless of status].

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 12:14

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 12:14 - They came and said to Him, “Teacher, we know that You are truthful and have no personal bias toward anyone; for You are not influenced by outward appearances or social status, but in truth You teach the way of God. Is it lawful [according to Jewish law and tradition] to pay the [fn]poll-tax to [[fn]Tiberius] Caesar, or not?

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 3:33

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 3:33 - “Whoever receives His testimony has set his seal [of approval] to this: God is true [and he knows that God cannot lie].

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 4:18

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 4:18 - for you have had five husbands, and the man you are now living with is not your [fn]husband. You have said this truthfully.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 5:31

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 5:31 -

“If I alone testify about Myself, My testimony is not [fn]valid.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 5:32

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 5:32 - “There is another [My Father] who testifies about Me, and I know [without any doubt] that His testimony on My behalf is true and valid.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 6:55

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 6:55 - “For My flesh is true [spiritual] food, and My blood is true [spiritual] drink.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 7:18

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 7:18 - “He who speaks on his own accord seeks glory and honor for himself. But He who seeks the glory and the honor of the One who sent Him, He is true, and there is no unrighteousness or deception in Him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 8:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 8:13 - Then the Pharisees told Him, “You are testifying on Your own behalf; Your testimony is not valid.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 8:14

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 8:14 - Jesus replied, “Even if I do testify on My own behalf, My testimony is valid, because I know where I came from and where I am going; but you do not know where I come from or where I am going.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 8:17

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 8:17 - “Even in your own law it is written that the testimony of two persons is true [valid and admissible].

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 8:26

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 8:26 - “I have many things to say and judge concerning you, but He who sent Me is true; and I say to the world [only] the things that I have heard from Him.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 10:41

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:41 - Many came to Him, and they were saying, “John did not perform a single sign (attesting miracle), but everything John said about this Man was true and accurate.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 19:35

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 19:35 - And he (John, the eyewitness) who has seen it has testified, and his testimony is true; and he knows that he is telling the truth, so that you also [who read this] may believe.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 21:24

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 21:24 -

This is the same [fn]disciple who is testifying to these things and has recorded them; and we know [without any doubt] that his testimony is true.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 12:9

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 12:9 - And Peter went out following the angel. He did not realize that what was being done by the angel was real, but thought he was seeing a vision.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 3:4

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 3:4 - Certainly not! Let God be found true [as He will be], though every person be found a liar, just as it is written [in Scripture],

“THAT YOU MAY BE JUSTIFIED IN YOUR WORDS,

AND PREVAIL WHEN YOU ARE JUDGED [by sinful men].”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 6:8

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 6:8 - amid glory and dishonor; by evil report and good report; branded as deceivers and yet [vindicated as] truthful;

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 4:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 4:8 -

Finally, [fn]believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart].

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Unchecked Copy Box Tit 1:13

Unchecked Copy BoxTit 1:13 - This description is true. So rebuke them sharply so that they will be sound in the faith and free from doctrinal error,

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 5:12

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:12 -

By [fn]Silvanus, our faithful brother (as I consider him), I have written to you briefly, to counsel and testify that this is the true grace [the undeserved favor] of God. Stand firm in it!

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 2:22

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 2:22 - The thing spoken of in the true proverb has happened to them, “THE DOG RETURNS TO HIS OWN VOMIT,” and, “A sow is washed only to wallow [again] in the mire.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Jo 2:8

Unchecked Copy Box1Jo 2:8 - On the other hand, I am writing a new commandment to you, which is true and realized in Christ and in you, because the darkness [of moral blindness] is clearing away and the true Light [the revelation of God in Christ] is already shining.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Jo 2:27

Unchecked Copy Box1Jo 2:27 - As for you, the anointing [the special gift, the preparation] which you received from Him remains [permanently] in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you. But just as His anointing teaches you [giving you insight through the presence of the Holy Spirit] about all things, and is true and is not a lie, and just as His anointing has taught you, [fn]you must remain in Him [being rooted in Him, knit to Him].

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Unchecked Copy Box 3Jo 1:12

Unchecked Copy Box3Jo 1:12 - Demetrius has received a good testimony and commendation from everyone—and from the truth [the standard of God’s word] itself; and we add our testimony and speak well of him, and you know that our testimony is true.
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