ἀλήθεια

alētheiaNoun (Feminine)G0225

truth

From: from G227 (ἀληθής);

Short Definition

truth

Full Lexicon Entry

truth (see DB, iv, 818f.).
1.Objectively, "the reality lying at the basis of an appearance; the manifested, veritable essence of a matter"
2.Subjectively, truthfulness, truth, not merely verbal, but sincerity and integrity of character
3.In phrases
LXX Usage: chiefly for אֱמֶת (on which, see Cremer, 627f.), אֱמוּנָה

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

99 times

Appears 99 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
20
1 John
8
Romans
8
2 Corinthians
6
2 Timothy
6

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 13:6
  • 2 Corinthians 4:2
  • 3 John 1:3
  • Hebrews 10:26
  • John 8:32

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