"true, Jn. 4:18; worthy of credit, Jn. 5:31; truthful, Jn. 7:18"
Definition and meaning
true, Jn. 4:18; worthy of credit, Jn. 5:31; truthful, Jn. 7:18
In the original Greek the word is written: ἀληθής
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of alethes (G227) across the King James Bible.
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.
And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?
He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true.
For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly.
If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true.
There is another that beareth witness of me; and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true.
He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.
The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not true.
Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go.
And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me.
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Common questions
Strong's G227 (alethes) is a Greek word that means: true, Jn. 4:18; worthy of credit, Jn. 5:31; truthful, Jn. 7:18 It appears 25 times in the King James Bible.
The word alethes (G227) appears 25 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G227 is alethes, a Greek word defined as: true, Jn. 4:18; worthy of credit, Jn. 5:31; truthful, Jn. 7:18. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
alethes is a Greek word found in the New Testament.