| 1. objectively
1) what is true in any matter under consideration 1a1. truly, in truth, according to truth 1a2. of a truth, in reality, in fact, certainly 2) what is true in things appertaining to God and the duties of man, moral and religious truth 1b1. in the greatest latitude 1b2. the true notions of God which are open to human reason without his supernatural intervention 3) the truth as taught in the Christian religion, respecting God and the execution of his purposes through Christ, and respecting the duties of man, opposing alike to the superstitions of the Gentiles and the inventions of the Jews, and the corrupt opinions and precepts of false teachers even among Christians 2. subjectively 1) truth as a personal excellence 2a1. that candour of mind which is free from affection, pretence, simulation, falsehood, deceit |