# trust, trustworthy, trustworthiness #

## Definition: ##

The term "trust" refers to believing that something or someone is true or dependable. A "trustworthy" person can be relied on to do and say what is right and true.

* Trust is closely related to faith. If we trust someone, we have faith in that person to do what they promised to do.
* Having trust in someone also means depending on that person.
* To "trust in" Jesus means to believe that he is God and that he died on the cross to pay for our sins, and to rely on him to save us.
* A "trustworthy saying" refers to something that is said that can be counted on to be true.

## Translation Suggestions: ##

* Ways to translate "trust" could include, "believe" or "have faith" or "have confidence" or "depend on."
* The phrase "put your trust in" is very similar in meaning to "trust in."
* The term "trustworthy" could be translated as, "dependable" or "reliable" or "can always be trusted."

(See also: [[../kt/believe.md]], [[../kt/confidence.md]], [[../kt/faith.md]], [[../kt/faithful.md]], [[../kt/true.md]])

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Chronicles 09:22-24](en/tn/1ch/help/09/22)
* [1 Timothy 04:9-10](en/tn/1ti/help/04/09)
* [Hosea 10:12-13](en/tn/hos/help/10/12)
* [Isaiah 31:1-2](en/tn/isa/help/31/01)
* [Nehemiah 13:12-14](en/tn/neh/help/13/12)
* [Psalm 031:5-7](en/tn/psa/help/31/05)
* [Titus 03:8](en/tn/tit/help/03/08)

## Examples from the Bible stories: ##

* __[12:12](en/tn/obs/help/12/12)__ When the Israelites saw that the Egyptians were dead, they __trusted__  in God and believed that Moses was a prophet of God.
* __[14:15](en/tn/obs/help/14/15)__ Joshua was a good leader because he __trusted__  and obeyed God.
* __[17:02](en/tn/obs/help/17/02)__ David was a humble and righteous man who __trusted__  and obeyed God.
* __[34:06](en/tn/obs/help/34/06)__ Then Jesus told a story about people who __trusted__  in their own good deeds and despised other people.