Strong's Lexicon aléthés: True, truthful, genuine Original Word: ἀληθής Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "ἀ" (a), a negative particle, and "λήθω" (lanthano), meaning "to escape notice" or "to be hidden." Thus, it conveys the idea of "not hidden" or "unconcealed." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of truth is אֱמֶת (emeth), Strong's Hebrew 571, which conveys faithfulness, reliability, and truth. Usage: The Greek adjective ἀληθής (aléthés) is used to describe something that is true, real, or genuine. It often refers to the truthfulness or reliability of a statement, person, or thing. In the New Testament, it is used to affirm the truth of God's word, the authenticity of Jesus Christ, and the sincerity of believers. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, truth was a highly valued concept, often associated with philosophical inquiry and moral integrity. The Greek philosophers, such as Plato and Aristotle, explored the nature of truth extensively. In the Jewish context, truth was closely linked to the faithfulness and reliability of God, as seen in the Hebrew Scriptures. The New Testament writers, influenced by both Jewish and Hellenistic thought, emphasized the importance of truth in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 227 alēthḗs (an adjective, derived from 1 /A "not" and 2990 /lanthánō, "unnoticed, concealed") – true, as it accords with fact (reality), i.e. attested because tested – literally, "what can't be hidden." See 225 (alētheia). [227 /alēthḗs ("what can't be hidden") stresses undeniable reality when something is fully tested, i.e. it will ultimately be shown to be fact (authentic).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and léthó = lanthanó (to escape notice) Definition true. NASB Translation real (1), true (21), truly (1), truth (1), truthful (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 227: ἀληθήςἀληθής, (ές (alpha privative and λήθω, λαθεῖν (λανθάνω), τό 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. 41:27, where ἀληθής Θεός is contrasted with οὕς ἐδόκουν Θεούς. Cf. Riickert, Abendmahl, p. 266f. (On the distinction between this word and the next, see Trench, § viii.; Schmidt, chapter 178, 6.) From a (as a negative particle) and lanthano; true (as not concealing) -- true, truly, truth. see GREEK a see GREEK lanthano Englishman's Concordance Matthew 22:16 Adj-NMSGRK: οἴδαμεν ὅτι ἀληθὴς εἶ καὶ NAS: we know that You are truthful and teach KJV: that thou art true, and teachest INT: we know that true you are and Mark 12:14 Adj-NMS John 3:33 Adj-NMS John 4:18 Adj-ANS John 5:31 Adj-NFS John 5:32 Adj-NFS John 6:55 Adj-NFS John 6:55 Adj-NFS John 7:18 Adj-NMS John 8:13 Adj-NFS John 8:14 Adj-NFS John 8:17 Adj-NFS John 8:26 Adj-NMS John 10:41 Adj-NNP John 19:35 Adj-ANP John 21:24 Adj-NFS Acts 12:9 Adj-NNS Romans 3:4 Adj-NMS 2 Corinthians 6:8 Adj-NMP Philippians 4:8 Adj-NNP Titus 1:13 Adj-NFS 1 Peter 5:12 Adj-AFS 2 Peter 2:22 Adj-GFS 1 John 2:8 Adj-ANS 1 John 2:27 Adj-NNS Strong's Greek 227 |
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