The Greek word alethes

Found in the books of Matthew, Mark, John , Acts, Romans, Second Corinthians, Philippians, Titus, First Peter, Second Peter, First John, and Third John, the Greek adjective “alethes” described what was true, genuine, or dependable. In Mt. 22:16, the first place this term is found in the New Testament, alethes describes something like personal “integrity” (NIV).

This adjective tells us “God is true” (Jn. 3:33), and that we are to “think on what is true” (Phil. 4:8). Those who turn from Christ (2 Pet. 2:20) experience what is called a “true proverb” in 2 Pet. 2:22.

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