Definition
ἀληθινός, -ή, -όν
(ἀληθής), [in LXX for אֶמֶת ;]
true, in the sense of real, ideal, genuine: Luke 16:11, John 1:9; 4:23, 37; 6:32; 7:28; 8:16; 15:1; 17:3; 19:35, 1 Thessalonians 1:9, Hebrews 8:2; 9:24; 10:22, 1 John 2:8, John 5:20, Revelation 3:7, 14; 6:10; 15:3; 16:7; 19:2; = ἀληθής, Revelation 19:9; 21:5; 22:6 (MM, VGT, see word).
Synonyms: ἀληθής, q.v
Usage patterns
Occurrences
28 total
- Luke 16:11ἀληθινὸν · true [riches]So if you have not been faithful with worldly wealth, who will entrust you with true riches?
- John 1:9ἀληθινὸν · trueThe true Light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.
- John 4:23ἀληθινοὶ · trueBut a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father is seeking such as these to worship Him.
- John 4:37ἀληθινὸς · trueFor in this case the saying ‘One sows and another reaps’ is true.
- John 6:32ἀληθινόν · trueJesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is My Father who gives you the true bread from heaven.
- John 7:28ἀληθινὸς · trueThen Jesus, still teaching in the temple courts, cried out, “You know Me, and you know where I am from. I have not come of My own accord, but He who sent Me is true. You do not know Him,
- John 8:16ἀληθινή · trueBut even if I do judge, My judgment is true, because I am not alone; I am with the Father who sent Me.
- John 15:1ἀληθινή · true“I am the true vine, and My Father is the keeper of the vineyard.
- John 17:3ἀληθινὸν · trueNow this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.
- John 19:35ἀληθινὴ · trueThe one who saw it has testified to this, and his testimony is true. He knows that he is telling the truth, so that you also may believe.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:9ἀληθινῷ · trueFor they themselves report what kind of welcome you gave us, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God
- Hebrews 8:2ἀληθινῆς · true…and who ministers in the sanctuary and true tabernacle set up by the Lord, not by man.
- Hebrews 9:24ἀληθινῶν · trueFor Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God.
- Hebrews 10:22ἀληθινῆς · a sincere…let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.
- 1 John 2:8ἀληθινὸν · trueThen again, I am also writing to you a new commandment, which is true in Him and also in you. For the darkness is fading and the true light is already shining.
- 1 John 5:20ἀληθινόν · true; ἀληθινῷ · true; ἀληθινὸς · trueAnd we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
- Revelation 3:7ἀληθινός · trueTo the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of the One who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What He opens no one can shut, and what He shuts no one can open.
- Revelation 3:14ἀληθινός · trueTo the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Originator of God’s creation.
- Revelation 6:10ἀληθινός · trueAnd they cried out in a loud voice, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge those who dwell upon the earth and avenge our blood?”
- Revelation 15:3ἀληθιναὶ · true [are]…and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations!
- Revelation 16:7ἀληθιναὶ · trueAnd I heard the altar reply: “Yes, Lord God Almighty, true and just are Your judgments.”
- Revelation 19:2ἀληθιναὶ · [are] trueFor His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.”
- Revelation 19:9ἀληθινοὶ · trueThen the angel told me to write, “Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.”
- Revelation 19:11Ἀληθινός · TrueThen I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war.
- Revelation 21:5ἀληθινοί · trueAnd the One seated on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” Then He said, “Write this down, for these words are faithful and true.”
- Revelation 22:6ἀληθινοί · trueThen the angel said to me, “These words are faithful and true. The Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, has sent His angel to show His servants what must soon take place.”