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ἀλήθεια
ah-LAY-thay-ah
truth
noun, f.
Appears 109× in the Greek New Testament — common.

In the New Testament

ἀ- (un-) + λήθη (forgetfulness) = what is not forgotten = truth. John 14:6: "I am the way, the ἀλήθεια, and the life."

Memory Hook

ah-LAY-thay-ah — TRUTH is what is NOT hidden (a-lethe = un-forgotten).

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