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Strong's G227 ἀληθής (alethes)

Alethes means “true” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H227 — az in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G227
Language Greek
Linked Usages 45
Books 23

Strong's G227 Quick Answer

Strong's G227 ἀληθής (alethes) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. alethes (al-ay-thace') adj. 1. true (as not concealing) [from G1 (as a negative particle) and G2990] It has 45 linked Bible usages across 23 books. Visible English usage signals include true, truly, and truth. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
alethes (al-ay-thace') adj. 1. true (as not concealing) [from G1 (as a negative particle) and G2990]
Usage
45 linked usages
Books
23 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
true, truly, and truth

Meaning and Definition

alethes (al-ay-thace') adj. 1. true (as not concealing) [from G1 (as a negative particle) and G2990] KJV: true, truly, truth Root(s): G1, G2990

Original Word
ἀληθής
Transliteration
alethes
Derivation
Root: λανθάνω R1: 1 R2: 2990
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G227. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

true

Usage: ἀληθής, -ές (λήθω = λανθάνω, hence primarily, unconcealed, manifest; hence, actual, real), [in LXX for אֶמֶת, etc. ;] __(a) of things, true, conforming to reality: Jhn.4:18 5:31-32 6:55 (= ἀληθινός, which see) Jhn.8:13-14, 17 10:41 19:35 21:24, Act.12:9, Php.4:8, Tit.1:13, 1Pe.5:12, 2Pe.2:22, 1Jn.2:6, 3Jn.12;

__(b) of persons, truthful: Mat.22:16, Mrk.12:14, Jhn.3:33 7:18 8:26, Rom.3:4, 2Co.6:8.† SYN.: ἀληθινός, real, genuine, ideal, as opposite to spurious or imperfect ἀληθής, true to fact, as opposite to false, lying, denotes the actuality of a thing: ἀληθινός, its relation to the corresponding con­ception. (Cf. Tr., Syn., § viii; Cremer, 84 f., 631 Abbott, JV, 234 f.; DB, iv, 818 f.; MM, VGT, s.vv.) (AS)

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How Strong's G227 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render alethes, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

true Matthew 22:16 23× truly John 4:18 truth 1 John 2:27

How Strong's G227 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 25 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G227 (ἀληθής) appears 20 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G227 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G227 in the New Testament

25 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 22:16 KJV

And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men.

Mark 12:14 KJV

And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?

John 3:33 KJV

He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true.

Strong's G227 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

12 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 41:32 Septuagint / Brenton

And concerning the repetition of the dream to Pharaoh twice, it is because the saying which is from God shall be true, and God will hasten to accomplish it.

Deuteronomy 13:15 Septuagint / Brenton

then thou shalt inquire and ask, and search diligently, and behold, if the thing is clearly true, and this abomination has taken place among you,

Nehemiah 7:2 Septuagint / Brenton

That I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the ruler of the palace, charge over Jerusalem: for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many.

Strong's G227 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

8 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Judith 11:10 Septuagint / Brenton

Therefore, O lord and governor, reject not his word; but lay it up in thy heart, for it is true: for our nation shall not be punished, neither can the sword prevail against them, except they sin against their God.

3 Maccabees 7:12 Septuagint / Brenton

The king admitted the truth of this reasoning, and commended them. Full power was given them, without warrant or special commission, to destroy those who had transgressed the law of God boldly in every part of the king’s dominions.

4 Maccabees 5:10 Septuagint / Brenton

And you will, moreover, be despising me to your own punishment.

Usage Excerpts

First 45 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G227.

Genesis 41:32 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And concerning the repetition of the dream to Pharaoh twice, it is because the saying which is from God shall be true, and God will hasten to accomplish it.
Deuteronomy 13:15 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
then thou shalt inquire and ask, and search diligently, and behold, if the thing is clearly true, and this abomination has taken place among you,
Nehemiah 7:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
That I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the ruler of the palace, charge over Jerusalem: for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many.
Job 5:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Frustrating the counsels of the crafty, And their hands shall not perform the truth:
Job 17:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Howbeit, do ye all strengthen yourselves and come now, For I do not find truth in you.
Job 42:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And it came to pass after the Lord had spoken all these words to Job, that the Lord said to Eliphaz the Temanite, Thou hast sinned, and thy two friends: For ye have not said anything true before me, As my servant Job has.
Job 42:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Now then take seven bullocks, and seven rams, And go to my servant Job, And he shall offer a burnt offering for you. And my servant Job shall pray for you, For I will only accept him: For but for his sake, I would have destroyed you, For ye have not spoken the truth against my servant Job.
Proverbs 1:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
To receive also hard sayings, And to understand true justice, And how to direct judgment;
Proverbs 22:21 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
That thou mayest answer words of truth to them that question thee.
Isaiah 41:26 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For who will declare the things from the beginning, that we may know also the former things, and we will say that they are true? there is no one that speaks beforehand, nor anyone that hears your words.
Isaiah 43:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
All the nations are gathered together, and princes shall be gathered out of them: who will declare these things? or who will declare to you things from the beginning? let them bring forth their witnesses, and be justified; and let them hear, and declare the truth.
Daniel 8:26 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the vision of the evening and morning that was mentioned is true: and do thou seal the vision; for it is for many days.
Matthew 22:16 New Testament, KJV
And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men.
Mark 12:14 New Testament, KJV
And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?
John 3:33 New Testament, KJV
He that hath received his testimony hath set to his seal that God is true.
John 4:18 New Testament, KJV
For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly.
John 5:31 New Testament, KJV
If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true.
John 5:32 New Testament, KJV
There is another that beareth witness of me; and I know that the witness which he witnesseth of me is true.
John 7:18 New Testament, KJV
He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory: but he that seeketh his glory that sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.
John 8:13 New Testament, KJV
The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not true.
John 8:14 New Testament, KJV
Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go.
John 8:16 New Testament, KJV
And yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that sent me.
John 8:17 New Testament, KJV
It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true.
John 8:26 New Testament, KJV
I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him.
John 10:41 New Testament, KJV
And many resorted unto him, and said, John did no miracle: but all things that John spake of this man were true.
John 19:35 New Testament, KJV
And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe.
John 21:24 New Testament, KJV
This is the disciple which testifieth of these things, and wrote these things: and we know that his testimony is true.
Acts 12:9 New Testament, KJV
And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.
Romans 3:4 New Testament, KJV
God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged.
2 Corinthians 6:8 New Testament, KJV
By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true;
Philippians 4:8 New Testament, KJV
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Titus 1:13 New Testament, KJV
This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;
1 Peter 5:12 New Testament, KJV
By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.
2 Peter 2:22 New Testament, KJV
But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.
1 John 2:8 New Testament, KJV
Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth.
1 John 2:27 New Testament, KJV
But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.
3 John 1:12 New Testament, KJV
Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself: yea, and we also bear record; and ye know that our record is true.
Judith 11:10 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Therefore, O lord and governor, reject not his word; but lay it up in thy heart, for it is true: for our nation shall not be punished, neither can the sword prevail against them, except they sin against their God.
3 Maccabees 7:12 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
The king admitted the truth of this reasoning, and commended them. Full power was given them, without warrant or special commission, to destroy those who had transgressed the law of God boldly in every part of the king’s dominions.
4 Maccabees 5:10 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And you will, moreover, be despising me to your own punishment.
Wisdom of Solomon 1:6 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For wisdom is a loving spirit; And will not acquit a blasphemer of his words: For God is witness of his reins, And a true beholder of his heart, And a hearer of his tongue.
Wisdom of Solomon 2:17 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Let us see if his words be true: And let us prove what shall happen in the end of him.
Wisdom of Solomon 6:17 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For the very true beginning of her is the desire of discipline; And the care of discipline is love;
Wisdom of Solomon 12:27 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For, look, for what things they grudged, when they were punished, That is, for them whom they thought to be gods; now being punished in them, When they saw it, they acknowledged him to be the true God, whom before they denied to know; And therefore came extreme damnation upon them.
Wisdom of Solomon 15:1 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But thou, our God, art gracious and true, Long-suffering, and in mercy ordering all things.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G227, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Deuteronomy 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Nehemiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 4 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Daniel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
John 13 usages, New Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Philippians 1 usage, New Testament
Titus 1 usage, New Testament
1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
2 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
1 John 2 usages, New Testament
3 John 1 usage, New Testament
Judith 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 5 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G227 FAQ

What does alethes (ἀληθής) mean?

Alethes (Strong's G227) is a Greek word most simply glossed "true". alethes (al-ay-thace') adj. 1. true (as not concealing) [from G1 (as a negative particle) and G2990]

How many times is alethes (ἀληθής) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 45 linked usages for Strong's G227 across 23 books.

Where can I study alethes (ἀληθής) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G227 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate alethes (ἀληθής)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as true, truly, and truth. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G227 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 12 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 8 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G227, with linked reader references where each row is available.