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Lexicon :: Strong's G228 - alēthinos

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ἀληθινός
Transliteration
alēthinos (Key)
Pronunciation
al-ay-thee-nos'
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Part of Speech
adjective
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 1:249,37

Trench's Synonyms: viii. ἀληθής, ἀληθινός.

Strong’s Definitions

ἀληθινός alēthinós, al-ay-thee-nos'; from G227; truthful:—true.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 27x

The KJV translates Strong's G228 in the following manner: true (27x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 27x
The KJV translates Strong's G228 in the following manner: true (27x).

  1. that which has not only the name and resemblance, but the real nature corresponding to the name, in every respect corresponding to the idea signified by the name, real, true genuine

    1. opposite to what is fictitious, counterfeit, imaginary, simulated or pretended

    2. it contrasts realities with their semblances

    3. opposite to what is imperfect defective, frail, uncertain

  2. true, veracious, sincere

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἀληθινός alēthinós, al-ay-thee-nos'; from G227; truthful:—true.
STRONGS G228:
ἀληθινός, -ή, -όν, (frequent in secular writings from Plato down; [twenty-three times in John's writings; only five (according to Lachmann six) times in the rest of the N. T.]);
1. "that which has not only the name and semblance, but the real nature corresponding to the name" (Tittmann, p. 155; ["particularly applied to express that which is all that it pretends to be, for instance, pure gold as opposed to adulterated metal" Donaldson, New Crat. § 258; see, at length, Trench, § viii.]), in every respect corresponding to the idea signified by the name, real and true, genuine;
a. opposed to what is fictitious, counterfeit, imaginary, simulated, pretended: θεός (אֱמֶת אֱלֹהַי, 2 Chronicles 15:3), 1 Thessalonians 1:9; Hebrews 9:14 Lachmann; John 17:3; 1 John 5:20. (ἀληθινοὶ φίλοι, Demosthenes, Philippians 3, p. 113, 27.)
b. it contrasts realities with their semblances: σκηνή, Hebrews 8:2; the sanctuary, Hebrews 9:24. (ὁ ἵππος contrasted with ὁ ἐν τῇ εἰκόνι, Aelian v. h. 2, 3.)
c. opposed to what is imperfect, defective, frail, uncertain: John 4:23, 37; John 7:28; used without adjunct of Jesus as the true Messiah, Revelation 3:7; φῶς, John 1:9; 1 John 2:8; κρίσις, John 8:16 (L T Tr WH; Isaiah 59:4); κρίσεις, Revelation 16:7; Revelation 19:2; ἄρτος, as nourishing the soul unto life everlasting, John 6:32; ἄμπελος, John 15:1; μαρτυρία John 19:35; μάρτυς, Revelation 3:14; δεσπότης, Revelation 6:10; ὁδοί, Revelation 15:3; coupled with πιστός, Revelation 3:14; Revelation 19:11; substantively, τὸ ἀληθινόν the genuine, real good, opposed to external riches, Luke 16:11 ([οἷς μέν γὰρ ἀληθινὸς πλοῦτος ἐν οὐρανῷ, Philo de praem, et poen. § 17, p. 425, Mang. edition; cf. Wetstein on Luke, the passage cited]; ἀθληταί, Polybius 1, 6, 6).
2. equivalent to ἀληθής, true, veracious, sincere, (often so in the Sept.): καρδία, Hebrews 10:22 (μετ’ ἀληθείας ’ν καρδίᾳ ἀληθινῇ, Isaiah 38:3); λόγοι, Rev. (Rev 19:9); Rev 21:5; 22:6 (Plutarch, apoph, p. 184 e.). [Cf. Cremer, 4te Aufl. under the word ἀλήθεια.]
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

2 Chronicles
15:3
Isaiah
38:3; 59:4
Luke
16:11
John
1:9; 4:23; 4:37; 6:32; 7:28; 8:16; 15:1; 17:3; 19:35
Philippians
3
1 Thessalonians
1:9
Hebrews
8:2; 9:14; 9:24; 10:22
1 John
2:8; 5:20
Revelation
3:7; 3:14; 3:14; 6:10; 15:3; 16:7; 19:2; 19:9; 19:11; 21:5; 22:6

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G228 matches the Greek ἀληθινός (alēthinos),
which occurs 38 times in 36 verses in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 34:6

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 34:6 - Then the LORD passed by in front of him and proclaimed, “The LORD, the LORD God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in lovingkindness and [fn]truth;

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 14:18

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 14:18 - ‘The LORD is slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness, forgiving iniquity and transgression; but He will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children [fn]to the third and the fourth generations.’

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 24:3

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 24:3 - He took up his [fn]discourse and said,
“The oracle of Balaam the son of Beor,
And the oracle of the man whose eye is opened;

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 24:15

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 24:15 - He took up his discourse and said,
“The oracle of Balaam the son of Beor,
And the oracle of the man whose eye is opened,

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 25:15

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 25:15 - “You shall have a full and just weight; you shall have a full and just [fn]measure, that your days may be prolonged in the [fn]land which the LORD your God gives you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 32:4

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 32:4 - “The Rock! His work is perfect,
For all His ways are [fn]just;
A God of faithfulness and without injustice,
Righteous and upright is He.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 7:28

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 7:28 - “Now, O Lord GOD, You are God, and Your words are truth, and You have [fn]promised this good thing to Your servant.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 10:6

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 10:6 - Then she said to the king, “It was a true report which I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 17:24

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 17:24 - Then the woman said to Elijah, “Now I know that you are a man of God and that the word of the LORD in your mouth is truth.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 9:5

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 9:5 - Then she said to the king, “It was a true report which I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 15:3

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 15:3 - “For many days Israel was without the true God and without a teaching priest and without law.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 1:1

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 1:1 - There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job; and that man was blameless, upright, fearing God and turning away from evil.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 1:8

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 1:8 - The LORD said to Satan, “Have you [fn]considered My servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, [fn]fearing God and turning away from evil.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 2:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 2:3 - The LORD said to Satan, “Have you [fn]considered My servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man [fn]fearing God and turning away from evil. And he still holds fast his integrity, although you incited Me against him to [fn]ruin him without cause.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 4:7

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 4:7 - “Remember now, who ever perished being innocent?
Or where were the upright destroyed?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 4:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 4:12 - “Now a word was brought to me stealthily,
And my ear received a whisper of it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 6:25

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:25 - “How painful are honest words!
But what does your argument prove?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 8:6

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 8:6 - If you are pure and upright,
Surely now He would rouse Himself for you
And restore your righteous [fn]estate.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 8:21

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 8:21 - “He will yet fill your mouth with laughter
And your lips with shouting.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 17:8

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 17:8 - “The upright will be appalled at this,
And the innocent will stir up himself against the godless.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 27:17

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 27:17 - He may prepare it, but the just will wear it
And the innocent will divide the silver.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 19:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 19:9 - The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever;
The judgments of the LORD are true; they are righteous altogether.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 86:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 86:15 - But You, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious,
Slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness and [fn]truth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:19 - Truthful lips will be established forever,
But a lying tongue is only for a moment.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 25:1

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 25:1 - O LORD, You are my God;
I will exalt You, I will give thanks to Your name;
For You have worked wonders,
Plans formed long ago, with perfect faithfulness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 38:3

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 38:3 - and said, “Remember now, O LORD, I beseech You, how I have walked before You in truth and with a whole heart, and have done what is good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah wept [fn]bitterly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 57:18

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 57:18 - “I have seen his ways, but I will heal him;
I will lead him and restore comfort to him and to his mourners,

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 59:4

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 59:4 - No one sues righteously and no one pleads [fn]honestly.
They trust in confusion and speak lies;
They conceive mischief and bring forth iniquity.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 65:2

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 65:2 - “I have spread out My hands all day long to a rebellious people,
Who walk in the way which is not good, [fn]following their own thoughts,

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 65:16

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 65:16 - “Because he who [fn]is blessed in the earth
Will [fn]be blessed by the God of truth;
And he who swears in the earth
Will swear by the God of truth;
Because the former troubles are forgotten,
And because they are hidden from My sight!

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 2:21

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 2:21 - “Yet I planted you a choice vine,
A completely faithful seed.
How then have you turned yourself before Me
Into the degenerate shoots of a foreign vine?

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 2:45

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 2:45 - “Inasmuch as you saw that a stone was cut out of the mountain without hands and that it crushed the iron, the bronze, the clay, the silver and the gold, the great God has made known to the king what will take place [fn]in the future; so the dream is true and its interpretation is trustworthy.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 4:37

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 4:37 - “Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, exalt and honor the King of heaven, for all His works are [fn]true and His ways [fn]just, and He is able to humble those who walk in pride.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 6:12

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 6:12 - Then they approached and spoke before the king about the king’s injunction, “Did you not sign an injunction that any man who makes a petition to any god or man besides you, O king, for thirty days, is to be cast into the lions’ den?” The king replied, “The statement is true, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which [fn]may not be revoked.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 10:1

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 10:1 - In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a [fn]message was revealed to Daniel, who was named Belteshazzar; and the [fn]message was true and one of great [fn]conflict, but he understood the [fn]message and had an understanding of the vision.

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Unchecked Copy Box Zec 8:3

Unchecked Copy BoxZec 8:3 - “Thus says the LORD, ‘I will return to Zion and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the City of Truth, and the mountain of the LORD of hosts will be called the Holy Mountain.’
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