◄ 228. aléthinos ►
Lexicon aléthinos: True, genuine, real Original Word: ἀληθινός Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: aléthinos Pronunciation: ah-lay-thee-NOS Phonetic Spelling: (al-ay-thee-nos') Definition: True, genuine, real Meaning: true (lit: made of truth), real, genuine. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance true. From alethes; truthful -- true. see GREEK alethes HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 228 alēthinós (an adjective, derived from the other adjective of the same root/alēth-, 227 /alēthḗs, "true to fact") – properly, true (real), emphasizing the organic connection (authentic unity) between what is true (228 /alēthinós) and its source or origin (note the -inos suffix). See 225 (alētheia). 228 /alēthinós ("substantially true") refers to what is essentially true – connecting (visible) fact to its underlying reality. 228 (alēthinós) then emphasizes the integrity of what is true, down to its inner make-up (reality, "true inside and out"). G. E. Ladd, "The Johannine use of 228 (alēthinós) sometimes carries something of the Greek meaning of 'real,' but it is the real because it is the full revelation of God's faithfulness" (The Pattern of New Testament Truth, 81). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from aléthés Definition true. NASB Translation sincere (1), true (26), true one (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 228: ἀληθινός ἀληθινός, (ή, (frequent in secular writings from Plato down; (twenty-three times in John's writings; only five (according to Lachmann six) times in the rest of the N. T.)); 1. that which has not only the name and semblance, but the real nature corresponding to the name (Tittmann, p. 155; ("particularly applied to express that which is all that it pretends to be, for instance, pure gold as opposed to adulterated metal" Donaldson, New Crat. § 258; see, at length, Trench, § viii.)), in every respect corresponding to the idea signified by the name, real and true, genuine; a. opposed to what is fictitious, counterfeit, imaginary, simulated, pretended: Θεός (אֱמֶת אֱלֹהַי, 2 Chronicles 15:3), 1 Thessalonians 1:9; Hebrews 9:14 Lachmann; John 17:3; 1 John 5:20. (ἀληθινοί φίλοι, Demosthenes, Philippians 3, p. 113, 27.) b. it contrasts realities with their semblances: σκηνή, Hebrews 8:2; the sanctuary, Hebrews 9:24. (ὁ ἵππος contrasted with ὁ ἐν τῇ εἰκόνι, Aelian v. h. 2, 3.) c. opposed to what is imperfect, defective, frail, uncertain: John 4:23, 37; John 7:28; used without adjunct of Jesus as the true Messiah, Revelation 3:7; φῶς, John 1:9; 1 John 2:8; κρίσις, John 8:16 (L T Tr WH; Isaiah 59:4); κρίσεις, Revelation 16:7; Revelation 19:2; ἄρτος, as nourishing the soul unto life everlasting, John 6:32; ἄμπελος, John 15:1; μαρτυρία John 19:35; μάρτυς, Revelation 3:14; δεσπότης, Revelation 6:10; ὁδοί, Revelation 15:3; coupled with πιστός, Revelation 3:14; Revelation 19:11; substantively, τό ἀληθινόν the genuine, real good, opposed to external riches, Luke 16:11 ((οἷς μέν γάρ ἀληθινός πλοῦτος οὐρανῷ, Philo de praem, et poen. § 17, p. 425, Mang. edition; cf. Wetstein (1752) on Luke, the passage cited); ά᾿θληται, Polybius 1, 6, 6). 2. equivalent to ἀληθής, true, veracious, sincere, (often so in the Sept.): καρδία, Hebrews 10:22 (μετ' ἀληθείας ἐν καρδία ἀληθινή, Isaiah 38:3); λόγοι, Rev. (); (Plutarch, apoph, p. 184 e.). (Cf. Cremer, 4te Aufi. under the word ἀλήθεια.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from ἀληθής (alēthēs), meaning "true" or "truthful." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek ἀληθινός corresponds to several Hebrew terms that convey truth and faithfulness, such as: • אֱמֶת (emet) • Strong's Hebrew 571, meaning "truth" or "faithfulness." • נָכוֹן (nakon) • Strong's Hebrew 3559, meaning "established" or "firm." • יָשָׁר (yashar) • Strong's Hebrew 3477, meaning "upright" or "straight." These Hebrew terms similarly emphasize the concepts of truth, reliability, and authenticity, aligning with the Greek understanding of ἀληθινός as that which is genuine and true in essence. Usage: In the New Testament, ἀληθινός is used to describe that which is genuine and authentic, often in contrast to what is false or superficial. It is used to emphasize the true nature of God, Christ, and spiritual realities. Context: • Theological Significance: The word ἀληθινός is significant in the New Testament as it underscores the authenticity and reliability of God and His promises. It is often used to describe the nature of God as the "true" God, in contrast to idols or false gods. For example, in John 17:3, Jesus refers to the Father as "the only true God." • Christological Application: Jesus Christ is frequently described using ἀληθινός, highlighting His role as the genuine revelation of God. In John 1:9, Jesus is referred to as "the true Light," indicating His role as the authentic source of spiritual illumination. • Spiritual Realities: The term is also applied to spiritual truths and realities, such as in Hebrews 8:2, where it describes the "true tabernacle" set up by the Lord, contrasting it with the earthly tabernacle. • Contrast with Falsehood: The use of ἀληθινός often serves to contrast the true nature of God and His works with the falsehood of the world. In Revelation 3:7, Jesus is described as "the Holy One, the True One," emphasizing His faithfulness and reliability. Forms and Transliterations αληθινά αληθιναι αληθιναί ἀληθιναὶ αληθινη αληθινή ἀληθινή ἀληθινὴ αληθινήν αληθινης αληθινής ἀληθινῆς αληθινοι αληθινοί ἀληθινοί ἀληθινοὶ αληθινον αληθινόν ἀληθινόν ἀληθινὸν αληθινος αληθινός ἀληθινός ἀληθινὸς αληθινού αληθινούς αληθινω αληθινώ ἀληθινῷ αληθινων αληθινών ἀληθινῶν alethinai alethinaì alēthinai alēthinaì alethine alethinḗ alethinḕ alēthinē alēthinḗ alēthinḕ alethines alethinês alēthinēs alēthinē̂s alethino alēthinō alethinoi alethinoí alethinoì alethinôi alēthinoi alēthinoí alēthinoì alēthinō̂i alethinon alethinón alethinòn alethinôn alēthinon alēthinón alēthinòn alēthinōn alēthinō̂n alethinos alethinós alethinòs alēthinos alēthinós alēthinòs Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Luke 16:11 Adj-ANS GRK: ἐγένεσθε τὸ ἀληθινὸν τίς ὑμῖν NAS: will entrust the TRUE [riches] to you? KJV: to your trust the true [riches]? INT: have been the true [riches] who to you John 1:9 Adj-NNS GRK: φῶς τὸ ἀληθινὸν ὃ φωτίζει NAS: There was the TRUE Light which, KJV: [That] was the true Light, which INT: light true that which enlightens John 4:23 Adj-NMP GRK: ὅτε οἱ ἀληθινοὶ προσκυνηταὶ προσκυνήσουσιν NAS: is, when the TRUE worshipers KJV: when the true worshippers INT: when the true worshippers will worship John 4:37 Adj-NMS GRK: λόγος ἐστὶν ἀληθινὸς ὅτι ἄλλος NAS: [case] the saying is TRUE, One KJV: is that saying true, One INT: saying is true That one John 6:32 Adj-AMS GRK: οὐρανοῦ τὸν ἀληθινόν NAS: who gives you the TRUE bread KJV: giveth you the true bread from INT: heaven true John 7:28 Adj-NMS GRK: ἀλλ' ἔστιν ἀληθινὸς ὁ πέμψας NAS: but He who sent Me is TRUE, whom KJV: me is true, whom ye INT: but is true the [one] having sent John 8:16 Adj-NFS GRK: ἡ ἐμὴ ἀληθινή ἐστιν ὅτι NAS: My judgment is TRUE; for I am INT: my true is because John 15:1 Adj-NFS GRK: ἄμπελος ἡ ἀληθινή καὶ ὁ NAS: I am the TRUE vine, and My Father KJV: I am the true vine, and INT: vine true and the John 17:3 Adj-AMS GRK: τὸν μόνον ἀληθινὸν θεὸν καὶ NAS: You, the only true God, KJV: thee the only true God, and INT: the only true God and John 19:35 Adj-NFS GRK: μεμαρτύρηκεν καὶ ἀληθινὴ αὐτοῦ ἐστὶν NAS: has testified, and his testimony is TRUE; and he knows KJV: record is true: and he knoweth INT: has borne witness and true of him is 1 Thessalonians 1:9 Adj-DMS GRK: ζῶντι καὶ ἀληθινῷ NAS: to serve a living and TRUE God, KJV: the living and true God; INT: living and true Hebrews 8:2 Adj-GFS GRK: σκηνῆς τῆς ἀληθινῆς ἣν ἔπηξεν NAS: in the sanctuary and in the true tabernacle, KJV: and of the true tabernacle, INT: tabernacle true which pitched Hebrews 9:24 Adj-GNP GRK: ἀντίτυπα τῶν ἀληθινῶν ἀλλ' εἰς NAS: a [mere] copy of the TRUE one, but into heaven KJV: [which are] the figures of the true; but INT: figures of the true [ones] but into Hebrews 10:22 Adj-GFS GRK: προσερχώμεθα μετὰ ἀληθινῆς καρδίας ἐν NAS: let us draw near with a sincere heart KJV: Let us draw near with a true heart in INT: we should approach with a true heart in 1 John 2:8 Adj-NNS GRK: φῶς τὸ ἀληθινὸν ἤδη φαίνει NAS: is passing away and the TRUE Light KJV: is past, and the true light now INT: light true already shines 1 John 5:20 Adj-AMS GRK: γινώσκωμεν τὸν ἀληθινόν καί ἐσμεν NAS: that we may know Him who is TRUE; KJV: we may know him that is true, and INT: we might know him that [is] true and we are 1 John 5:20 Adj-DMS GRK: ἐν τῷ ἀληθινῷ ἐν τῷ NAS: Him who is TRUE; and we are in Him who is TRUE, KJV: in him that is true, [even] in INT: in him that [is] true in the 1 John 5:20 Adj-NMS GRK: ἐστιν ὁ ἀληθινὸς θεὸς καὶ NAS: is TRUE; and we are in Him who is TRUE, in His Son KJV: This is the true God, and INT: is the true God and Revelation 3:7 Adj-NMS GRK: ἅγιος ὁ ἀληθινός ὁ ἔχων NAS: He who is holy, who is TRUE, who has KJV: he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath INT: Holy the true [one] he who has Revelation 3:14 Adj-NMS GRK: καὶ ὁ ἀληθινός ἡ ἀρχὴ NAS: the faithful and TRUE Witness, KJV: and true witness, INT: and true the beginning Revelation 6:10 Adj-NMS GRK: ἅγιος καὶ ἀληθινός οὐ κρίνεις NAS: holy and TRUE, will You refrain KJV: holy and true, dost thou not INT: holy and true not do you judge Revelation 15:3 Adj-NFP GRK: δίκαιαι καὶ ἀληθιναὶ αἱ ὁδοί NAS: Righteous and TRUE are Your ways, KJV: just and true [are] thy ways, INT: righteous and true [are] the ways Revelation 16:7 Adj-NFP GRK: ὁ παντοκράτωρ ἀληθιναὶ καὶ δίκαιαι NAS: the Almighty, true and righteous KJV: God Almighty, true and righteous INT: Almighty true and righteous [are] Revelation 19:2 Adj-NFP GRK: ὅτι ἀληθιναὶ καὶ δίκαιαι NAS: HIS JUDGMENTS ARE TRUE AND RIGHTEOUS; KJV: For true and righteous INT: for true and righteous [are] Revelation 19:9 Adj-NMP GRK: οἱ λόγοι ἀληθινοὶ τοῦ θεοῦ NAS: to me, These are TRUE words KJV: These are the true sayings of God. INT: the words true of God Strong's Greek 228 28 Occurrences ἀληθιναὶ — 3 Occ. ἀληθινή — 3 Occ. ἀληθινῆς — 2 Occ. ἀληθινῷ — 2 Occ. ἀληθινῶν — 1 Occ. ἀληθινοὶ — 4 Occ. ἀληθινὸν — 6 Occ. ἀληθινὸς — 7 Occ.