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ἀληθής
alēthḗs · Greek · Strong's G227 · 26 occurrences
The KJV renders 9 different Hebrew and Greek words as “truth”
What it means
true (as not concealing)
from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G2990 (λανθάνω);
How the KJV renders it
true, truly, truth
Where that flattens a distinction
The same English word is also used for these other originals, so the distinction between them disappears in translation.
“truth”
“true”
Answers that weigh this word
Where it appears
26 occurrences in the Greek text, first 25 verses shown.
1 John 2:8 · A-NSN
Again, I write a new commandment to you, which is true in him and in you, because the darkness is passing away and the true light already shines.
1 John 2:27 · A-NSN
As for you, the anointing which you received from him remains in you, and you don’t need for anyone to teach you. But as his anointing teaches you concerning all things, and is true, and is no lie, and even as it taught you, you will remain in him.
1 Peter 5:12 · A-ASF
Through Silvanus, our faithful brother, as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand.
2 Corinthians 6:8 · A-NPM
by glory and dishonor, by evil report and good report, as deceivers and yet true,
2 Peter 2:22 · A-GSF
But it has happened to them according to the true proverb, “The dog turns to his own vomit again,” and “the sow that has washed to wallowing in the mire.”
3 John 1:12 · A-NSF
Demetrius has the testimony of all, and of the truth itself; yes, we also testify, and you know that our testimony is true.
Acts 12:9 A-NSNJohn 3:33 A-NSMJohn 4:18 A-ASNJohn 5:31 A-NSFJohn 5:32 A-NSFJohn 6:55 A-NSFJohn 7:18 A-NSMJohn 8:13 A-NSFJohn 8:14 A-NSFJohn 8:17 A-NSFJohn 8:26 A-NSMJohn 10:41 A-NPNJohn 19:35 A-APNJohn 21:24 A-NSFMatthew 22:16 A-NSMMark 12:14 A-NSMPhilippians 4:8 A-NPNRomans 3:4 A-NSMTitus 1:13 A-NSF
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