Bible Dictionary

Truth

The quality or state of being true, accurate, or in accordance with fact.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

484 of 516

Letter

T

Meaning

The quality or state of being true, accurate, or in accordance with fact.

Key Scriptures

  • Psalm 25:5
  • Psalm 119:160
  • John 8:32
  • John 14:6
  • John 17:17
  • Ephesians 4:25
  • 2 Timothy 2:15
  • James 1:18

Original Language

Hebrew

אֱמֶת

emet

truth; faithfulness

Greek

ἀλήθεια

alētheia

truth

Meaning

Truth is the quality or state of being true, accurate, or in accordance with fact.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, truth refers to what is true, faithful, reliable, or in agreement with reality.

The term is used of God’s word, His character, His ways, and His teachings.


Key References

  • Psalm 25:5
  • Psalm 119:160
  • John 8:32
  • John 14:6
  • John 17:17
  • Ephesians 4:25
  • 2 Timothy 2:15
  • James 1:18

  • Word
  • Wisdom
  • Faith
  • Righteousness

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Scriptures

  • Psalm 25:5
  • Psalm 119:160
  • John 8:32
  • John 14:6
  • John 17:17
  • Ephesians 4:25
  • 2 Timothy 2:15
  • James 1:18

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Study Topics

truth word wisdom faith