truth: faithful
e.met denotes dependable faithfulness in conduct and divine dealings, and the confirmed truth of words, reports, and judgments.
The supplied verses most often place the noun in settings of dependable conduct, loyalty, and the trustworthy character or dealings of God. It also identifies reports, testimony, and spoken or written words as confirmed, and appears in scenes where justice is brought forth or truth is cast down.
Senses in use
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Dependable faithfulness in conduct and dealings · dominant
The absolute noun occurs where fidelity is enacted or attributed: in Genesis 24:49 the requested treatment of Abraham's master is paired with kindness, and the APB renders the appeal “deal kindly and faithfully.” In 1 Samuel 12:24 it qualifies wholehearted service to the LORD; in 2 Kings 20:3 and Isaiah 10:20 it describes walking before or relying on the LORD, while Exodus 34:6 places it among the LORD's stated qualities.
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Confirmed content of reports, testimony, and words · common
The absolute noun is used when speech or information is affirmed, tested, or required to be reliable. In 1 Kings 10:6 the queen's report about the king's words and wisdom is affirmed; in Deuteronomy 17:4 careful investigation confirms whether an abomination has occurred; and in Daniel 10:1 a revealed word concerning conflict is presented as true in the APB.
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Truth upheld in judgment and public order · occasional
In judicial and royal scenes, the noun is associated with justice and its proper establishment. Ezekiel 18:8 describes executing justice between persons, Isaiah 42:3 joins faithfulness with bringing forth justice, and Isaiah 16:5 places it beside a ruler judging, seeking justice, and hastening righteousness; Daniel 8:12 presents truth as cast down to the ground.
In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB variously uses “faithfulness,” “faithful,” and “truth,” especially for conduct, divine words, and affirmed reports. Because its English is a whole-verse translation, these renderings show the verse-level presentation rather than a fixed English equivalent for every occurrence.