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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)
Dictionary Aids

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.
Copyright © 2002, 2003, 2006, 2011 by Biblesoft, Inc.
All rights reserved. Used by permission. BibleSoft.com

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 - And they *sent their disciples to Him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are truthful G227 and teach the way of God in truth, and [fn]do not care what anyone thinks; for You [fn]are not partial to anyone.

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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 G227 and [fn]do not care what anyone thinks; for You [fn]are not partial to anyone, but You teach the way of God in truth. Is it [fn]permissible to pay a [fn]poll-tax to Caesar, or not?

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 3:33

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 3:33 - “The one who has accepted His testimony has certified that God is true G227.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 4:18

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 4:18 - for you have had five husbands, and the one whom you now have is not your husband; this which you have said is true G227.”

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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]true G227.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 5:32

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 5:32 - “There is another who testifies about Me, and I know that the testimony which He gives about Me is true G227.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 6:55

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 6:55 - “For My flesh is true G227 food, and My blood is true G227 drink.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 7:18

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 7:18 - “The one who speaks from himself seeks his own glory; but He who is seeking the glory of the One who sent Him, He is true G227, and there is no unrighteousness in Him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 8:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 8:13 - So the Pharisees said to Him, “You are testifying about Yourself; Your testimony is not [fn]true G227.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 8:14

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 8:14 - Jesus answered and said to them, “Even if I am testifying about Myself, My testimony is [fn]true G227, 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 Law it has been written that the testimony of two people is [fn]true G227.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 8:26

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 8:26 - “I have many things to say and to judge regarding you, but He who sent Me is true G227; and the things which I heard from Him, these I say to the world.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 10:41

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 10:41 - Many came to Him and were saying, “While John performed no sign, yet everything John said about this Man was true G227.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 19:35

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 19:35 - And he who has seen has testified, and his testimony is true; and he knows that he is telling the truth G227, so that you also may believe.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 21:24

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 21:24 -

This is the disciple who is testifying about these things and wrote these things, and we know that his testimony is true G227.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 12:9

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 12:9 - And he went out and continued to follow, and yet he did not know that what was being done by the angel was real G227, but thought he was seeing a vision.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 3:4

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 3:4 - [fn]Far from it! Rather, God must prove to be true G227, though every person be found a liar, as it is written:

“SO THAT YOU ARE JUSTIFIED IN YOUR WORDS,

AND PREVAIL [fn]WHEN YOU ARE JUDGED.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Co 6:8

Unchecked Copy Box2Co 6:8 - by glory and dishonor, by evil report and good report; regarded as deceivers and yet true G227;

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Unchecked Copy Box Phl 4:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPhl 4:8 -

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true G227, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is [fn]lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

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Unchecked Copy Box Tit 1:13

Unchecked Copy BoxTit 1:13 - This testimony is true G227. For this reason reprimand them severely so that they may be sound in the faith,

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 5:12

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 5:12 -

Through Silvanus, our faithful brother [fn](for so I regard him), I have written to you briefly, [fn]exhorting and testifying that this is the true G227 grace of God. Stand firm in it!

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 2:22

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 2:22 - [fn]It has happened to them according to the true G227 proverb, “A DOG RETURNS TO ITS OWN VOMIT,” and, “A sow, after washing, returns to wallowing in the mire.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Jo 2:8

Unchecked Copy Box1Jo 2:8 - [fn]On the other hand, I am writing a new commandment to you, which is true G227 in Him and in you, because the darkness is passing away and the true Light is already shining.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Jo 2:27

Unchecked Copy Box1Jo 2:27 - And as for you, the anointing which you received from Him remains in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you; but as His anointing teaches you about all things, and is true G227 and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, [fn]you remain in Him.

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Unchecked Copy Box 3Jo 1:12

Unchecked Copy Box3Jo 1:12 - Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself; and we testify too, and you know that our testimony is true G227.
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