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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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James 1:18
Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · James 1:18 · retained source text

Of his owne will begate hee vs, with the word of Trueth, that wee should bee a kinde of first fruites of his creatures.

James 3:14
But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · James 3:14 · retained source text

But if ye haue bitter enuying and strife in your hearts glory not, and lie not against the trueth.

James 5:19
Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · James 5:19 · retained source text

Brethren, if any of you doe erre from the trueth, and one conuert him,

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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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