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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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Romans 1:18
For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Romans 1:18 · retained source text

For the wrath of God is reueiled from heauen against all vngodlinesse, and vnrighteousnesse of men, who hold the trueth in vnrighteousnesse.

Romans 1:25
Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.
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1611 witness · Romans 1:25 · retained source text

Who changed the trueth of God into a lye, and worshipped and serued the creature more then the Creatour, who is blessed for euer. Amen.

Romans 2:2
But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Romans 2:2 · retained source text

But wee are sure that the iudgement of God is according to trueth, against them which commit such things.

Romans 2:8
But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Romans 2:8 · retained source text

But vnto them that are contentious, & doe not obey the trueth, but obey vnrighteousnes, indignation, & wrath,

Romans 2:20
An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law.
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1611 witness · Romans 2:20 · retained source text

An instructour of the foolish, a teacher of babes: which hast the forme of knowledge and of the trueth in the Law:

Romans 15:8
Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers:
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1611 witness · Romans 15:8 · retained source text

Now I say, that Iesus Christ was a Minister of the circumcision for the trueth of God, to confirme the promises made vnto the fathers:

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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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