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ἀληθής G227

G227 is the Greek word ἀληθής, transliterated alēthḗs. The King James Version most often renders it true.

Word: ἀληθήςTransliteration: alēthḗsLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 17 verses

What it means

true (as not concealing).

Where it comes from

from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G2990 (λανθάνω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 17 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

true 15×yet true 1×truth 1×

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

Verses using ἀληθής

All 17 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?

John 7:18 · KJV

He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.

John 8:14 · KJV

Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go.

John 8:16 · KJV

And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me.

John 8:26 · KJV

I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him.

John 19:35 · KJV

And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe.

Acts 12:9 · KJV

And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.

Romans 3:4 · KJV

God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged.

2 Corinthians 6:8 · KJV

By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true;

Philippians 4:8 · KJV

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Titus 1:13 · KJV

This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;

1 Peter 5:12 · KJV

By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.

2 Peter 2:22 · KJV

But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.

1 John 2:8 · KJV

Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth.

1 John 2:27 · KJV

But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.

3 John 1:12 · KJV

Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true.

Common questions

What does Strong's G227 mean?

G227 is the Greek word ἀληθής (alēthḗs), meaning true (as not concealing).

How is G227 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it true (15 times), yet true (1 time), truth (1 time).

How many times does G227 appear in the Bible?

ἀληθής (alēthḗs) is tagged in 17 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G227 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G2990 (λανθάνω).

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