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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

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First occurrence: Genesis 24:27

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Ephesians 1:13
In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Ephesians 1:13 · retained source text

In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of trueth, the Gospel of your saluation: in whom also after that yee beleeued, yee were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,

Ephesians 4:15
But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Ephesians 4:15 · retained source text

But speaking the trueth in loue, may grow vp into him in all things which is the head, euen Christ:

1611 marginal noteOr, being sincere.

Ephesians 4:21
If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Ephesians 4:21 · retained source text

If so be that ye haue heard him, and haue bene taught by him, as the trueth is in Iesus,

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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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