ἀληθεύω
alētheuō
be truthful
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ἀληθεύω (alētheuō) means to be truthful. It is a key concept within the semantic domain of Sin & Righteousness, indicating a relationship between truthfulness and moral conduct. The word's short definition emphasizes its core meaning, without specifying any particular context or action. Based on the available data, only two occurrences in the Bible suggest that ἀληθεύω is a relatively rare or specialized term. Its significance may lie in its connection to moral and ethical standards, perhaps highlighting the importance of honesty and integrity in a particular situation. However, without further context, it is difficult to draw a more specific conclusion about the word's usage and significance.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text