Strong’s G0225

ἀλήθεια

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

alétheia

Pronunciation

ah-LAY-thay-ah

Definition

Truth

Meaning

truth, but not merely truth as spoken; truth of idea, reality, sincerity, truth in the moral sphere, divine truth revealed to man, straightforwardness.

Usage

In the New Testament, ἀλήθεια (alétheia) is used to denote truth in a variety of contexts, including the truth of God, the truth of the Gospel, and the truth as a moral and ethical standard. It signifies not only factual correctness but also sincerity, integrity, and faithfulness. Alétheia is often contrasted with falsehood and deception, emphasizing the divine nature of truth as revealed in Jesus Christ and the Scriptures.

Bible references

Matthew 22:16;Mark 5:33;Mark 12:14;Mark 12:32;Luke 4:25;Luke 20:21;Luke 22:59;John 1:14;John 1:17;John 3:21;John 4:23;John 4:24;John 5:33;John 8:32;John 8:32;John 8:40;John 8:44;John 8:44;John 8:45;John 8:46;John 14:6;John 14:17;John 15:26;John 16:7;John 16:13