Strong's Number G228

ἀληθινός

alethinos · al-ay-thee-nos'

Transliteration:

alethinos{al-ay-thee-nos'}

Word Origin:

from 227

TDNT:

1:249,37

Part of Speech:

adjective

Strong's Definition:

truthful

Usage in the KJV:

true 27

Total: 27
Occurs 28 times in the Greek text.

Definition:

that which has not only the name and resemblance, but the real nature corresponding to the name, in every respect corresponding to the idea signified by the name, real, true genuine
1. opposite to what is fictitious, counterfeit, imaginary, simulated or pretended
2. it contrasts realities with their semblances
3. opposite to what is imperfect defective, frail, uncertain
true, veracious, sincere