# G226 ἀληθεύω

ἀληθεύω (alētheúō), Strong’s G226: to be true (in doctrine and profession) KJV: speak (tell) the truth. Occurs 6 times.

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*alētheúō* — to be true (in doctrine and profession)

KJV: speak (tell) the truth

Derived from [ἀληθής alēthḗs](https://besorah.bible/word/G227) (true)

Occurs 6 times.

## Where it occurs
- [Galatians 4:16](https://besorah.bible/besorah/galatians/4?v=16) — So then, have I become your enemy by telling you the truth?
- [Ephesians 4:15](https://besorah.bible/besorah/ephesians/4?v=15) — but speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him who is the head, Messiah,