ἀλήθεια
alḗtheia
truth
The quality or state of being in accordance with fact or reality, genuineness, or what is objectively or subjectively considered to be true; (a) truth, as opposed to falsehood or deception; (b) reality, as that which is non-concealed or disclosed; (c) in ethical contexts, sincerity, integrity, or honesty; (d) in some contexts, the content of what is true, i.e., a true statement or doctrine. The term encompasses both factual correctness and an existential openness or reliability, depending on the context.
John 1:17 · Word #11
Lexicon G225
| Lemma | ἀλήθεια |
| Transliteration | alḗtheia |
| Strong's | G225 |
| Definition | The quality or state of being in accordance with fact or reality, genuineness, or what is objectively or subjectively considered to be true; (a) truth, as opposed to falsehood or deception; (b) reality, as that which is non-concealed or disclosed; (c) in ethical contexts, sincerity, integrity, or honesty; (d) in some contexts, the content of what is true, i.e., a true statement or doctrine. The term encompasses both factual correctness and an existential openness or reliability, depending on the context. |
Morphology N NOM F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | truth |
| Literal | truth |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἀλήθεια |
| Strong's | G225 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G225-01
in truth
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine, singular, dative (Gr,N,,,,,DFS) — abstract noun indicating a state or quality in the dative case. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects the dative singular form, which commonly conveys sphere or manner, hence "in truth." It preserves the root sense of unconcealed reality and genuine truth as an abstract quality. |
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