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Truth in the Bible
Truth in the Bible is not only what is factually accurate; it is what is trustworthy, stable, and faithful. The Hebrew emet shares a root with emunah (faith); the Greek aletheia points to that which is uncovered and real.
Greek & Hebrew words
Greek (New Testament)
Hebrew (Old Testament)
Key KJV verses
All verses →John 14:6
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”Read in context
Psalm 119:160
“Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.”Read in context
Emet: solid, faithful, true
Emet (H571) describes what holds up. God's word is emet because it endures and never fails.
Aletheia: the uncovered real
Aletheia (G225) is the truth that exposes — both reality about God and reality about us. Jesus is its embodiment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Greek word for truth?
Alētheia (ἀλήθεια, Strong's G225).
Why did Jesus say 'I am the truth'?
Because truth is not only propositional — it is personal. Christ Himself is the standard and source of all that is real and trustworthy.