Alétheuó (226 in Strong's Concordance) is a verb in Ancient Greek that means to "tell truth" or to "speak truth" into somebody's life.
In his letter to the Galatians, Paul asks whether he had become their enemy because he had told them truth. This usage is written in an accusative sense and shows the frustration somebody feels when another person strays from truth.
The second usage of the verb is found in Ephesians. This time the verb is used in an instructive manner; members of the congregation are to speak truth with one another to individually become more like Christ. In doing so, the church grows.
Related Terms
The following terms are often used in connection with alétheuó:
Usage
Alétheuó is used 2 times across 2 verses. Below is a list of all references in the New Testament:
Have I then become your enemy by telling you the truth?
Galatians 4:16 ESV
Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ
Ephesians 4:15 ESV
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