truth
part of speech
noun (the truth, truths)
meaning for a pupil
1) The truth is what really happened or what is really so; the true facts. tree →
2) A truth is a fact or idea that is true: «a simple truth». tree →
3) Truth is the quality of being true or honest. tree →
sense in the lessons
In the Tanakh and Jewish tradition: God is proclaimed "abundant in goodness and truth" among His thirteen attributes of mercy. Interpretation: Tradition teaches that truth is God's seal, and the thirteen attributes are recited on fast days and festivals to ask for mercy. In the primary lessons: In lessons about truth, lies and tricks, telling the truth builds trust; it can be hard when you made a mistake, but hiding the truth often makes things worse. Some secrets should not be kept — tell the truth to a trusted adult if someone is hurting you. In science, we test ideas to find the truth, rather than believing what we are told. Phrases: «tell the truth», «the whole truth», «to tell the truth» (honestly), «the truth is …», «moment of truth».
examples
- And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed: 'The LORD, the LORD, God, merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth; (Torah EXO.34.6, JPS 1917) tree →
- then shalt thou inquire, and make search, and ask diligently; and, behold, if it be truth, and the thing certain, that such abomination is wrought in the midst of thee; (Torah DEU.13.14, JPS 1917) tree →
- I am not worthy of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which Thou hast shown unto Thy servant; for with my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I am become two camps. (Torah GEN.32.10, JPS 1917) tree →
- O LORD, are not Thine eyes upon truth? (Prophets JER.5.3, JPS 1917) tree →
- Appoint mercy and truth, that they may preserve him. (Writings PSA.61.8, JPS 1917) tree →
- And now will I declare unto thee the truth. (Writings DAN.11.2, JPS 1917) tree →
- Always tell the truth. tree →
- To tell the truth, I'm a bit scared. tree →
- The truth is I forgot my homework. tree →
- Is there any truth in the story? tree →
- Scientists test ideas to find the truth. tree →
- The detective found out the truth. tree →
- It's the moment of truth — let's open the box! tree →
- She told the whole truth. tree →
note
Usually «the truth» (uncountable); «truths» for several true statements. Adjective: «true»; «truthful» means honest. Opposite: lie, falsehood.
In the corpora
- Of a truth, LORD, the kings of Assyria have laid waste the nations and their lands,
- Of a truth, LORD, the kings of Assyria have laid waste all the countries, and their land,
- And truth is lacking, and he that departeth from evil maketh himself a prey.
- O LORD, are not Thine eyes upon truth?
- He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh truth in his heart;
Trees and pragmatics
Every meaning and example of «truth» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.