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 timesAppears 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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