ἀληθοῦς
alēthḗs
true
Genuine, actual, corresponding to fact or reality; in a broad sense, used to describe something or someone that is real as opposed to fictitious or counterfeit; in ethical or moral contexts, refers to honesty or trustworthiness, not deceptive or misleading; in reference to testimony, judgment, or statements, denotes accuracy and reliability. May also describe that which is open, unconcealed or manifest.
2 Peter 2:22 · Word #5
Lexicon G227
| Lemma | ἀληθής |
| Transliteration | alēthḗs |
| Strong's | G227 |
| Definition | Genuine, actual, corresponding to fact or reality; in a broad sense, used to describe something or someone that is real as opposed to fictitious or counterfeit; in ethical or moral contexts, refers to honesty or trustworthiness, not deceptive or misleading; in reference to testimony, judgment, or statements, denotes accuracy and reliability. May also describe that which is open, unconcealed or manifest. |
Morphology ADJ.A GEN F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.A — Attributive Adjective — Describes a noun directly |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | true |
| Literal | true |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀληθής |
| Strong's | G227 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G227-04
of a true one
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, genitive feminine singular (Gr,AA,,,,GFS); attributive form modifying or describing a feminine singular noun in the genitive case. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective denotes what is genuine, real, or unconcealed. Rendered in the genitive feminine singular, it expresses possession or relation: "of a true one," preserving both the root sense and the genitive singular form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
true
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Changed 'of a true one' to 'true' to match the phrase 'the true proverb'; attributive use fits context better. |