Definition
ἀληθεύω
(ἀληθής), [in LXX: Genesis 20:16 (יָכַח) Genesis 42:16 (אֶמֶת), Proverbs 21:3 (מִשְׁפָּט), Isaiah 44:26 (שָׁלַם), Sir.34.4 * ;]
to speak the truth (R, mg., deal truly; Field, Notes, 192): Galatians 4:16, Ephesians 4:15.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἀληθεύω:
- שָׁלֵםsa.lem“to complete”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Galatians 4:16ἀληθεύων · [by] telling you the truthHave I now become your enemy by telling you the truth?
- Ephesians 4:15ἀληθεύοντες · speaking the truthInstead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ Himself, who is the head.