Definition and Meaning:
The term "trustworthy" refers to the quality of being reliable, dependable, and worthy of trust. In a biblical context, it often describes individuals, actions, or words that are faithful and true, reflecting God's own nature and His expectations for His people.

Biblical Usage:
The concept of trustworthiness is deeply embedded in the biblical narrative, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness and integrity in one's relationship with God and others. Trustworthiness is a reflection of God's character and is a virtue that believers are called to emulate.

Old Testament References:
In the Old Testament, trustworthiness is often associated with God's covenant faithfulness. Deuteronomy 7:9 states, "Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; He is the faithful God, keeping His covenant of loving devotion for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commandments." Here, God's trustworthiness is linked to His steadfast love and faithfulness to His promises.

The Psalms frequently highlight God's trustworthiness. Psalm 33:4 declares, "For the word of the LORD is upright, and all His work is trustworthy." This verse underscores the reliability of God's word and actions, providing a foundation for believers' trust in Him.

New Testament References:
In the New Testament, trustworthiness is a key characteristic of Christian living. Jesus Himself is portrayed as the ultimate example of trustworthiness. In John 14:6 , Jesus says, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." His claim to be "the truth" underscores His reliability and the trustworthiness of His teachings.

The Apostle Paul emphasizes the importance of trustworthiness in the life of a believer. In 1 Corinthians 4:2 , he writes, "Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful." Here, faithfulness, or trustworthiness, is a requirement for those who serve God, highlighting the expectation that believers reflect God's character in their lives.

Theological Significance:
Trustworthiness is a reflection of God's own nature. God is described as faithful and true, and His promises are reliable. This divine attribute is foundational for the believer's faith, as it assures them of God's unchanging nature and His commitment to His word.

For Christians, being trustworthy is not merely a moral obligation but a reflection of their relationship with God. It involves living a life of integrity, honesty, and faithfulness, both in their dealings with others and in their commitment to God's commands.

Practical Implications:
Believers are called to be trustworthy in all aspects of life, including personal relationships, business dealings, and spiritual commitments. Trustworthiness builds credibility and fosters healthy relationships within the community of faith and beyond.

In a world where trust can often be broken, Christians are to stand out as beacons of reliability and faithfulness, pointing others to the ultimate trustworthiness of God. This involves being truthful, keeping promises, and demonstrating consistency in character and actions.

Conclusion:
While the Bible does not provide a single definition of trustworthiness, it consistently portrays it as an essential quality for those who follow God. Trustworthiness is both a divine attribute and a human responsibility, integral to the life of faith and the witness of the church.(a.) Worthy of trust or confidence; trusty.4101. pistikos -- trustworthy
... trustworthy. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: pistikos Phonetic Spelling:
(pis-tik-os') Short Definition: genuine, pure Definition: genuine, pure (of ...
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4104. pistoo -- to make trustworthy, hence to establish
... to make trustworthy, hence to establish. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: pistoo
Phonetic Spelling: (pis-to'-o) Short Definition: I convince, give ...
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4103. pistos -- faithful, reliable
... faithful, reliable. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: pistos Phonetic Spelling:
(pis-tos') Short Definition: trustworthy, faithful, believing Definition ...
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804. asphales -- certain, secure
... secure. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: asphales Phonetic Spelling:
(as-fal-ace') Short Definition: safe, reliable, trustworthy Definition: (lit ...
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281. amen -- truly
... amen, verily. Of Hebrew origin ('amen); properly, firm, ie (figuratively) trustworthy;
adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it) -- amen, verily. ...
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4243. presbeuo -- to be the elder, to take precedence
... This term is used in the ancient phrase, "I am to the Emperor, I am an " (Souter) --
ie as someone respected as trustworthy (loyal, knowledgeable), especially ...
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529. emun -- faithfulness
... faithful. Word Origin from aman Definition faithfulness NASB Word Usage faithful
(2), faithfulness (1), trustworthy (2). faithful, truth. ...
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540. aman -- to trust
... Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding to aman Definition to trust NASB Word Usage
faithful (1), trusted (1), trustworthy (1). believe, faithful, sure. ...
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7307. ruach -- breath, wind, spirit
... points (1), quick-tempered* (1), side (4), sides (2), Spirit (76), spirit (127),
spirits (3), strength (1), temper (2), thoughts* (1), trustworthy* (1), wind ...
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539. aman -- to confirm, support
... 1), nurse (3), put your trust (2), puts...trust (2), reared (1), reliable (1), stand
still (1), sure (4), trust (4), trusted (1), trustworthy* (1), unreliable ...
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The Evidence of the Senses More Trustworthy than that of ...
... Homily XVII. Chapter XIV."The Evidence of the Senses More Trustworthy Than
that of Supernatural Vision. And Peter said: "You proposed ...
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John v. 31, 32
... as though He had said, "Ye will surely say to Me, we believe thee not; for no one
that witnesseth of himself is readily [1092] held trustworthy among men." So ...
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Luke's History: what it Professes to Be
... If a historian is convicted of error in such a vital point, he ceases to be trustworthy
on his own account; and every statement that he makes must gain credit ...
/.../ramsay/was christ born in bethlehem/chapter 1 lukes history what.htm

The Self-Evidencing Power of Truth.
... For every proof is more powerful and trustworthy than that which it proves; since
what is disbelieved, until proof is produced, gets credit when such proof is ...
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Pontius Pilate
... murders of people untried and uncondemned, and his never-ending, gratuitous, and
most grievous inhumanity." Josephus is not trustworthy, always writing "with a ...
/.../milligan/men of the bible some lesser-known/pontius pilate.htm

Appendix
... 2. Critically more trustworthy, and exegetically very valuable, is Bernhard Weiss,
Das Leben Jesu (3d ed.1889, 2 vols.), translated from the first ed., The ...
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Three Keys.
... Yon accept them as trustworthy. ... Jesus Himself, as He conies to us through John's
eyes and speech, is so believable, so trustworthy, so lovable. ...
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On the Authority of the Gospels.
... either at His own hand or at the hands of His parents or other parties, on the ground
of the most reliable intimations and the most trustworthy testimonies. ...
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Decrees of Fabian.
... V. Blood connections alone, or, if offspring entirely fails, the old and trustworthy,
should reckon the matter of propinquity in the synod. [2881]. ...
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Of the Question Why, if Christ is Believed to have Been the Wisest ...
... If they have been made acquainted with it simply by current report, then is it the
case that common report forms a more trustworthy informant [544] on the ...
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Trustworthy (30 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Worthy of trust or confidence; trusty.
Multi-Version Concordance Trustworthy (30 Occurrences). Matthew ...
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Management (7 Occurrences)
... Matthew 25:21 "'You have done well, good and trustworthy servant,' replied his master;
'you have been trustworthy in the management of a little, I will put you ...
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Master's (52 Occurrences)
... Matthew 25:21 "'You have done well, good and trustworthy servant,' replied his master;
'you have been trustworthy in the management of a little, I will put you ...
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Share (138 Occurrences)
... Matthew 25:21 "'You have done well, good and trustworthy servant,' replied his master;
'you have been trustworthy in the management of a little, I will put you ...
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Charge (379 Occurrences)
... Matthew 25:21 "'You have done well, good and trustworthy servant,' replied his master;
'you have been trustworthy in the management of a little, I will put you ...
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Replied (532 Occurrences)
... Matthew 25:21 "'You have done well, good and trustworthy servant,' replied his master;
'you have been trustworthy in the management of a little, I will put you ...
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Master (346 Occurrences)
... Matthew 25:21 "'You have done well, good and trustworthy servant,' replied his master;
'you have been trustworthy in the management of a little, I will put you ...
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Trusty (4 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (superl.) Admitting of being safely trusted; justly
deserving confidence; fit to be confided in; trustworthy; reliable. ...
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Miracle (15 Occurrences)
... The witnesses were competent, and their testimony is trustworthy. ... Surely they are
credible when we have abundant and trustworthy evidence of their occurrence. ...
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Trusts (35 Occurrences)

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