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ἀλήθεια G225

G225 is the Greek word ἀλήθεια, transliterated alḗtheia. The King James Version most often renders it truth.

Word: ἀλήθειαTransliteration: alḗtheiaLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 89 verses

What it means

truth.

Where it comes from

from G227 (ἀληθής).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 99 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

truth 94×truly 1×you the truth 1×true 1×verity 1×truth's sake 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: true, X truly, truth, verity.

Verses using ἀλήθεια

The first 40 of 89 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 22:16 · KJV

And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men.

Mark 12:14 · KJV

And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?

Mark 12:32 · KJV

And the scribe said unto him, Well, Master, thou hast said the truth: for there is one God; and there is none other but he:

Luke 4:25 · KJV

But I tell you of a truth, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elias, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, when great famine was throughout all the land;

Luke 20:21 · KJV

And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly:

Luke 22:59 · KJV

And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with him: for he is a Galilaean.

John 1:17 · KJV

For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

John 3:21 · KJV

But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

John 4:23 · KJV

But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.

John 8:32 · KJV

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

John 8:40 · KJV

But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham.

John 8:44 · KJV

Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

John 8:45 · KJV

And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not.

John 8:46 · KJV

Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?

John 14:6 · KJV

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

John 14:17 · KJV

Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.

John 15:26 · KJV

But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:

John 16:7 · KJV

Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.

John 16:13 · KJV

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

John 17:17 · KJV

Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

John 18:37 · KJV

Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.

John 18:38 · KJV

Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at all.

Acts 4:27 · KJV

For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,

Acts 10:34 · KJV

Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Acts 26:25 · KJV

But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.

Romans 1:18 · KJV

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;

Romans 1:25 · KJV

Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.

Romans 2:2 · KJV

But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things.

Romans 2:8 · KJV

But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,

Romans 2:20 · KJV

An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law.

Romans 3:7 · KJV

For if the truth of God hath more abounded through my lie unto his glory; why yet am I also judged as a sinner?

Romans 9:1 · KJV

I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,

Romans 15:8 · KJV

Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers:

1 Corinthians 5:8 · KJV

Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.

1 Corinthians 13:6 · KJV

Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;

2 Corinthians 4:2 · KJV

But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

2 Corinthians 6:7 · KJV

By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,

2 Corinthians 7:14 · KJV

For if I have boasted any thing to him of you, I am not ashamed; but as we spake all things to you in truth, even so our boasting, which I made before Titus, is found a truth.

2 Corinthians 11:10 · KJV

As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia.

2 Corinthians 12:6 · KJV

For though I would desire to glory, I shall not be a fool; for I will say the truth: but now I forbear, lest any man should think of me above that which he seeth me to be, or that he heareth of me.

Common questions

What does Strong's G225 mean?

G225 is the Greek word ἀλήθεια (alḗtheia), meaning truth.

How is G225 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it truth (94 times), truly (1 time), you the truth (1 time), true (1 time), verity (1 time), among others.

How many times does G225 appear in the Bible?

ἀλήθεια (alḗtheia) is tagged in 89 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G225 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G227 (ἀληθής).

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