truth

Truth, faithfulness, reliability, that which stands firm

89.6

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Ancient Hebrewemet(Hebrew)

Truth, faithfulness, reliability, that which stands firm

Not mere factuality but what is reliable and enduring

Biblical Greekaletheia(Greek)

Truth, reality, that which is true

In John's Gospel, Jesus claims to be 'the truth'

Classical Arabichaqq(Arabic)

Truth, reality, the real nature of things

Central to Islamic theology; one of God's 99 divine names

Sanskritsatya(Sanskrit)

Truth, reality, that which truly is

Ultimate reality in Hindu philosophy; yama (ethical restraint)

Palisacca(Pali)

Truth, reality, as taught in Four Noble Truths

Core concept in Buddhism; framework for understanding suffering