Strong's Lexicon aléthós: Truly, certainly, indeed Original Word: ἀληθῶς Word Origin: Derived from the Greek adjective ἀληθής (aléthēs), meaning "true" or "truthful." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of truth is אֱמֶת (emeth), Strong's Hebrew 571, which conveys firmness, faithfulness, and truth. Usage: The adverb ἀληθῶς (aléthós) is used in the New Testament to affirm the truthfulness or certainty of a statement. It emphasizes the reality or genuineness of a situation or declaration. In the context of biblical texts, it often serves to underscore the reliability and authenticity of divine truths or events. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, truth was a significant philosophical concept, often associated with the nature of reality and the divine. The use of ἀληθῶς in the New Testament reflects a Jewish and Christian understanding of truth as not only factual correctness but also alignment with God's nature and revelation. This understanding was countercultural in a world where subjective and rhetorical truths were often valued. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 230 alēthṓs – truly (an adverb); in accord with fact, i.e. demonstrably valid and therefore genuine (reflecting true reality). See 225/alētheia ("truth"). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from aléthés Definition truly NASB Translation certainly (2), indeed (2), really (2), sure (1), surely (2), truly (8), truthfully (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 230: ἀληθῶςἀληθῶς, adverb (from Aeschylus down), truly, of a truth, in reality; most certainly: John 1:47 (48); Strong's Exhaustive Concordance indeed, surely, truly, verily. Adverb from alethes; truly -- indeed, surely, of a surety, truly, of a (in) truth, verily, very. see GREEK alethes Forms and Transliterations Αληθως αληθώς Ἀληθῶς αλιαίετον Alethos Alethôs Alēthōs Alēthō̂sLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 14:33 AdvGRK: αὐτῷ λέγοντες Ἀληθῶς θεοῦ υἱὸς NAS: Him, saying, You are certainly God's KJV: saying, Of a truth thou art INT: him saying Truly of God Son Matthew 26:73 Adv Matthew 27:54 Adv Mark 14:70 Adv Mark 15:39 Adv Luke 9:27 Adv Luke 12:44 Adv Luke 21:3 Adv John 1:47 Adv John 4:42 Adv John 6:14 Adv John 7:26 Adv John 7:40 Adv John 8:31 Adv John 17:8 Adv Acts 12:11 Adv 1 Thessalonians 2:13 Adv 1 John 2:5 Adv |
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