Definition: The word "airns" appears in the Bible several times, but its exact meaning varies depending on the context in which it appears. In some versions, it may be a personal name or nickname, in others it might refer to something else entirely. However, within the Old Testament (Deuteronomy), the word is used for reference and to indicate the quality of water, "airns" referring to "water from the river." It's an attribute that indicates that the water is pure and clean. The exact meaning varies slightly depending on the context. For example, in Deuteronomy 12:17-18: "The word of the Lord came to me and said: 'You are a man of truth, who shall not be confused with a fool; you shall be upright among people, and a faithful witness for life.'" This verse speaks of someone who is truthful but does not take part in false pretenses. The term "airns" here is used figuratively to refer to someone who is pure and trustworthy. In the New Testament (Matthew 7:15-16), Jesus uses the word "airns" metaphorically, referring to a person with the quality of truthfulness: "I am not come to judge, but to give you truth. I am not here to say, 'Get up and do this' or 'Get up and do that.' I come to give you truth." Here, Jesus is calling the man who prays on his knees "airns," suggesting he is a true witness for life.

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