229. aléthó

Strong's Lexicon

aléthó: To speak the truth, to be truthful

Original Word: ἀληθῶ
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: aléthó
Pronunciation: ah-lay-THO
Phonetic Spelling: (al-ay'-tho)
Definition: To speak the truth, to be truthful
Meaning: I grind.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ἀληθής (alēthēs), meaning "true" or "truthful."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with truth is אֱמֶת (emet), Strong's Hebrew #571, which conveys firmness, faithfulness, and truth.

Usage: The verb ἀληθῶ (aléthó) is used to convey the act of speaking or living in truth. It emphasizes the importance of truthfulness in communication and action, reflecting a commitment to honesty and integrity. In the New Testament, this term underscores the Christian call to embody truth as a reflection of God's nature.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, truth was a highly valued virtue, often associated with divine attributes. The concept of truth in the biblical context goes beyond mere factual accuracy; it encompasses faithfulness, reliability, and alignment with God's character. The early Christian community was called to be a witness to the truth of the Gospel, standing in contrast to the falsehoods prevalent in the surrounding culture.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as aleuron
Definition
to grind
NASB Translation
grinding (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 229: ἀλήθω

ἀλήθω; (a common Greek form for the Attic ἀλέω, cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 151); to grind: Matthew 24:41; Luke 17:35. It was the custom to send women and female slaves to the mill-houses (?) to turn the hand-mills (Exodus 11:5), who were called by the Greeks γυναῖκες, ἀλετρίδες (Homer, Odyssey 20, 105); (cf. B. D. under the word ).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

grind.

From the same as aleuron; to grind -- grind.

see GREEK aleuron

Forms and Transliterations

αληθουσαι αλήθουσαι ἀλήθουσαι αληθούσης αλήθων ήληθον alethousai alēthousai alḗthousai

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 24:41 V-PPA-NFP
GRK: δύο ἀλήθουσαι ἐν τῷ
NAS: Two women [will be] grinding at the mill;
KJV: Two [women shall be] grinding at
INT: two [women] grinding at the

Luke 17:35 V-PPA-NFP
GRK: ἔσονται δύο ἀλήθουσαι ἐπὶ τὸ
NAS: There will be two women grinding at the same
KJV: [women] shall be grinding together;
INT: there will be Two [women] grinding at the

Strong's Greek 229
2 Occurrences

ἀλήθουσαι — 2 Occ.