The meaning of “ἀληθῶς”
Understanding alēthōs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
adverb from ἀληθής indeed, surely, of a surety, truly, of a (in) truth, verily, very.
ἀληθῶς
adverb from ἀληθής indeed, surely, of a surety, truly, of a (in) truth, verily, very.
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:73 | “And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.” Word: ἀληθῶς (alēthōs) | |
| Mark 15:39 | “And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God.” Word: ἀληθῶς (alēthōs) | |
| Luke 12:44 | “Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath.” Word: ἀληθῶς (alēthōs) | |
| John 7:26 | “But, lo, he speaketh boldly, and they say nothing unto him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is the very Christ?” Word: ἀληθῶς (alēthōs) | |
| Acts 12:11 | “And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.” Word: ἀληθῶς (alēthōs) |