Alēthinós — G228

G228 · Greek — ἀληθινός

Pronunciation: al-ay-thee-nos'

Definition

adjective

truthful

  1. that which has not only the name and semblance, but the real nature corresponding to the name , in every respect corresponding to the idea signified by the name, real and true, genuine
    1. opposed to what is fictitious, counterfeit, imaginary, simulated, pretended
    2. it contrasts realities with their semblances
    3. opposed to what is imperfect, defective, frail, uncertain
  2. equivalent to ἀληθής, true, veracious, sincere

Usually translated as

true

Origin

from G227

Occurrences

Alēthinós occurs 26 times in 24 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (1), John (8), 1 Thessalonians (1), Hebrews (3), 1 John (2), Revelation (9)

Strong's Lexicon — A