en_tw_old/bible/kt/trust.md

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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:

Examples from the Bible stories:

  • 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 Joshua was a good leader because he trusted and obeyed God.
  • 17:02 David was a humble and righteous man who trusted and obeyed God.
  • 34:06 Then Jesus told a story about people who trusted in their own good deeds and despised other people.