◄ 5129. toutó ►
Berean Strong's Lexicon
toutó: This, this one, this thing

Original Word: τούτῳ
Part of Speech: Demonstrative pronoun
Transliteration: toutó
Pronunciation: too'-to
Phonetic Spelling: (too'-to)
Definition: This, this one, this thing
Meaning: this; he, she, it

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word οὗτος (houtos), meaning "this" or "these."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is זֶה (zeh), which also means "this" or "this one."

Usage: The Greek word τούτῳ (toutó) is a demonstrative pronoun used to specify a particular object, person, or concept that is near in time, place, or thought. It is often used to draw attention to something specific, emphasizing its importance or relevance in the context. In the New Testament, τούτῳ is frequently used to refer to teachings, events, or individuals that are central to the narrative or message being conveyed.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, demonstrative pronouns like τούτῳ were essential for clarity in both spoken and written communication. They helped speakers and writers specify and emphasize particular subjects or objects, which was crucial in a culture that valued rhetoric and precise expression. In the context of the New Testament, τούτῳ often serves to highlight key theological points or to draw attention to significant events in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
dat. sing. masc. or neut. of houtos,, q.v.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
this; he, she, it

Dative case singular masculine or neuter of houtos; to (in, with or by) this (person or thing) -- here(-by, -in), him, one, the same, there(-in), this.

see GREEK houtos

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