ἀλήθεια: aletheia (G225), a Greek word meaning "truth; reality as it truly is"
aletheia
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aletheia is a Greek word meaning "truth", encompassing ideas like truth, truly, verity.
truth; what is real, reliable, and unconcealed
The Greek word aletheia means "truth; what is real, reliable, and unconcealed," encompassing related ideas including truth, truly, verity.
- conformity of statement with reality — the opposite of falsehood
- that which corresponds to actuality, as opposed to mere appearance or illusion
- integrity and sincerity in conduct and character
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ἀλήθεια
Pronunciationaletheia
G225
truth; reality as it truly is
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