Strong's Number 228

The Linked Word Project
Transliteration:
alethinos {al-ay-thee-nos'}
Word Origin:
from 227
TDNT:
1:249,37
Part of Speech:
adjective
Usage in the KJV:
true 27

Total: 27
Definition:
  1. 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
  2. true, veracious, sincere
TDNT - Theological Dictionary of the New Testament
TWOT - Theological Word Book of the Old Testament