ἀληθεύω (alētheúō) — Speak the Truth

Greek word study: ἀληθεύω (alētheúō), Strong's G226. to be true (in doctrine and profession)

GreekStrong's G226
Quick definition
Greek word
ἀληθεύω (alētheúō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to be true (in doctrine and profession)

Word study
Derivation: from G227 (ἀληθής);

KJV translation words: speak (tell) the truth

Where this word appears

Strong's G226 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Galatians 4:16 and last appears in Ephesians 4:15.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

Speaking the truth ×1speaking truth ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἀληθεύοντες ×1ἀληθεύων ×1

Books where it appears most

Galatians ×1Ephesians ×1

Verses (all 2)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G227 ἀληθής (alēthḗs).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does alētheúō (G226) mean?

To be true (in doctrine and profession).

How is G226 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G226 as: speak (tell) the truth.

How often does ἀληθεύω (alētheúō) appear?

Strong's G226 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Galatians 4:16 and last appears in Ephesians 4:15.