Bible Dictionary
VERILY, VERITY
“Verily” means truly, surely, or indeed, and is often used to emphasize the certainty of a statement. “Verity” means truth, faithfulness, or reality.
Biblical Usage
The Greek amen occurs frequently in the Gospels as an emphatic confirmation of Christ’s sayings and is repeated in John for added emphasis. Verity describes truth and steadfastness in God’s works and in Christian testimony.