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228 ἀληθινός alethinos [al-ay-thee-nos’] from 227 adj. alethes from a negative particle and 2990 lanthano v. to be hidden; AV-true 27; 27

1) that which has not only the name and resemblance, but the real nature corresponding to the name, in every respect corresponding to the idea signified by the name, real, true genuine

1a) opposite to what is fictitious, counterfeit, imaginary, simulated or pretended

1b) it contrasts realities with their semblances

1c) opposite to what is imperfect defective, frail, uncertain

2) true, veracious, sincere

• The truth not hidden