ἀληθινός
alēthinos
true
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
SupportedThe Greek word ἀληθινός (alēthinos) is defined as "true." It appears 28 times in the Bible, indicating its importance in conveying a fundamental concept. The word's meaning is straightforward, emphasizing the accuracy, genuineness, or reliability of something. In terms of usage, ἀληθινός is often used to describe God, His nature, and His actions. It also describes the truth of Jesus Christ and the authenticity of His teachings. Additionally, the word is used to contrast true things with false or deceitful ones. This range of usage highlights the significance of truth in the biblical narrative. The significance of ἀληθινός lies in its emphasis on the importance of trustworthiness and reliability. In a world where deception and falsehood are prevalent, the concept of truth serves as a cornerstone of integrity and faithfulness. By using this word, the biblical authors underscore the value of authenticity and the need to discern between true and false perceptions.
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Occurrences in Scripture
28 total occurrences across the text
For Christ hasn’t entered into holy places made with hands, which are representations of the true, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us;
Luke 16:11If therefore you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?
John 1:9The true light that enlightens everyone was coming into the world.
John 4:23But the hour comes, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father seeks such to be his worshipers.
John 4:37For in this the saying is true, ‘One sows, and another reaps.’
John 6:32Jesus therefore said to them, “Most certainly, I tell you, it wasn’t Moses who gave you the bread out of heaven, but my Father gives you the true bread out of heaven.
John 7:28Jesus therefore cried out in the temple, teaching and saying, “You both know me, and know where I am from. I have not come of myself, but he who sent me is true, whom you don’t know.
John 8:16Even if I do judge, my judgment is true, for I am not alone, but I am with the Father who sent me.
John 15:1“I am the true vine, and my Father is the farmer.
John 17:3This is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and him whom you sent, Jesus Christ.
John 19:35He who has seen has testified, and his testimony is true. He knows that he tells the truth, that you may believe.
1 Thessalonians 1:9For they themselves report concerning us what kind of a reception we had from you, and how you turned to God from idols, to serve a living and true God,
Hebrews 8:2a servant of the sanctuary and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, not man.
Hebrews 10:22let’s draw near with a true heart in fullness of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and having our body washed with pure water,
1 John 2:8Again, I write a new commandment to you, which is true in him and in you; because the darkness is passing away and the true light already shines.
1 John 5:20We know that the Son of God has come, and has given us an understanding, that we know him who is true, and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.
1 John 5:20We know that the Son of God has come, and has given us an understanding, that we know him who is true, and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.
1 John 5:20We know that the Son of God has come, and has given us an understanding, that we know him who is true, and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life.
Revelation 3:7“To the angel of the assembly in Philadelphia write: “He who is holy, he who is true, he who has the key of David, he who opens and no one can shut, and who shuts and no one opens, says these things:
Revelation 3:14“To the angel of the assembly in Laodicea write: “The Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of God’s creation, says these things:
Revelation 6:10They cried with a loud voice, saying, “How long, Master, the holy and true, until you judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?”
Revelation 15:3They sang the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, “Great and marvelous are your works, Lord God, the Almighty! Righteous and true are your ways, you King of the nations.
Revelation 16:7I heard the altar saying, “Yes, Lord God, the Almighty, true and righteous are your judgments.”
Revelation 19:2for his judgments are true and righteous. For he has judged the great prostitute, who corrupted the earth with her sexual immorality, and he has avenged the blood of his servants at her hand.”
Revelation 19:9He said to me, “Write, ‘Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb.’ ” He said to me, “These are true words of God.”
Revelation 19:11I saw the heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and he who sat on it is called Faithful and True. In righteousness he judges and makes war.
Revelation 21:5He who sits on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” He said, “Write, for these words of God are faithful and true.”
Revelation 22:6He said to me, “These words are faithful and true. The Lord God of the spirits of the prophets sent his angel to show to his bondservants the things which must happen soon.”