# 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: [believe](../kt/believe.md) **·** [confidence](../kt/confidence.md) **·** [faith](../kt/faith.md) **·** [faithful](../kt/faithful.md) **·** [true](../kt/true.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Chronicles 09:22-24](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ch/09/22)
* [1 Timothy 04:9-10](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ti/04/09)
* [Hosea 10:12-13](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/hos/10/12)
* [Isaiah 31:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/isa/31/01)
* [Nehemiah 13:12-14](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/neh/13/12)
* [Psalm 031:5-7](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/psa/031/005)
* [Titus 03:8](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/tit/03/08)

## Examples from the Bible stories: ##

* __[12-12](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/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](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/14-15)__ Joshua was a good leader because he __trusted__  and obeyed God.
* __[17-02](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/17-02)__ David was a humble and righteous man who __trusted__  and obeyed God.
* __[34-06](https://door43.org/en/obs/notes/frames/34-06)__ Then Jesus told a story about people who __trusted__  in their own good deeds and despised other people.