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truth

Meaning of “truth”

1. That which is true; conformity to fact or reality. 2. Faithfulness. 3. God's revealed word.

Definition sources

Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
235 occurrences222 verses46 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 24:27

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2 Samuel 2:6
And now the Lord shew kindness and truth unto you: and I also will requite you this kindness, because ye have done this thing.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Samuel 2:6 · retained source text

And now the LORD shewe kindnesse and trueth vnto you: and I also will requite you this kindnesse, because ye haue done this thing.

2 Samuel 15:20
Whereas thou camest but yesterday, should I this day make thee go up and down with us? seeing I go whither I may, return thou, and take back thy brethren: mercy and truth be with thee.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 2 Samuel 15:20 · retained source text

Whereas thou camest but yesterday, should I this day make thee goe vp and downe with vs? Seeing I goe whither I may, returne thou, and take backe thy brethren: mercie and trueth be with thee.

1611 marginal noteHeb. make thee wander in going?

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Where “truth” appears

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1 John 5:6

the Spirit is truth

1 Kings 17:24

the word of the Lord in thy mouth is truth

John 17:17

thy word is truth

Psalms 119:142

thy law is the truth

Psalms 119:151

all thy commandments are truth

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Conformity to fact or reality; exact accordance with that which is, or has been, or shall be. […] Conformity of words to thoughts, which is called moral truth

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