Word Study

The meaning of ἀλήθεια

Understanding alḗtheia reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance

ἀλήθεια

Phonetical-ay'-thi-a
Transliterationalḗtheia
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

true, X truly, truth, verity.

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

99 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 22:16

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.

Acts 10:34

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

Galatians 3:1

O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you?

2 Thessalonians 2:12

That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

Hebrews 10:26

For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
99x
Most Frequent Book
John
Book Distribution
Matthew1
Mark3
Luke3
John20
Acts3
Romans8
1 Corinthians2
2 Corinthians6
Galatians4
Ephesians6
Philippians1
Colossians2
2 Thessalonians3
1 Timothy5
2 Timothy6
Titus2
Hebrews1
James3
1 Peter1
2 Peter2
1 John8
2 John4
3 John5

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'ἀλήθεια' deepen your understanding of Matthew 22:16?