Lexical Summary houtos, hauté, touto: This, these, he, she, it Original Word: οὗτος, αὕτη, τοῦτο Strong's Exhaustive Concordance these, they, this, he, itIncluding nominative masculine plural houtoi (hoo'-toy), nominative feminine singular haute (how'-tay), and nominative feminine plural hautai (how'-tahee) from the article ho and autos; the he (she or it), i.e. This or that (often with article repeated) -- he (it was that), hereof, it, she, such as, the same, these, they, this (man, same, woman), which, who. see GREEK autos see GREEK ho NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably from a redupl. of ho,, used as a demonstrative pronoun Definition this NASB Translation afterward* (3), especially (1), fact (2), follow* (1), here* (1), hereafter* (1), man (1), now* (1), one (2), one whom (1), partly* (1), person (1), present (1), same (1), so (1), so then* (1), so* (1), some (2), such (2), therefore* (16), these (179), these...things (1), these men (10), these people (1), these things (192), this (737), this man (56), this man's (2), this one (4), this reason* (1), this thing (2), this way (1), this woman (4), this* (1), this...thing (1), those (2), those things (1), very (3), very thing (2), who (2), whom (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3778: οὗτοςοὗτος, αὕτη, τοῦτο, demonstrative pronoun (cf. Curtius, p. 543), Hebrew זֶה, זֹאת, this; used: I. absolutely. 1. a. this one, visibly present here: Matthew 3:17; Matthew 17:5; Mark 9:7; Luke 7:44; Luke 9:35; 2 Peter 1:17. Matthew 9:3; Matthew 21:38; Mark 14:69; Luke 2:34; Luke 23:2; John 1:15, 30; John 7:25; John 9:8f, 19; John 18:21, 30; John 21:21; Acts 2:15; Acts 4:10; Acts 9:21; according to the nature and character of the person or thing mentioned, it is used with a suggestion — either of contempt, as Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:2; Luke 5:21; Luke 7:39, 49; John 6:42, 52; John 7:15; or of admiration, Matthew 21:11; Acts 9:21; cf. Wahl, Clavis apocryphor. V. T., p. 370. b. it refers to a subject immediately preceding, the one just named: Luke 1:32; Luke 2:37 (R G L); John 1:2; John 6:71; 2 Timothy 3:6, 8, etc.; at the beginning of a narrative about one already mentioned, Matthew 3:3; Luke 16:1; John 1:41 ( c. it refers to the leading subject of a sentence although in position more remote (Winers Grammar, § 23, 1; (Buttmann, § 127, 3)): Acts 4:11; Acts 7:19; Acts 8:26 (on which see Γάζα under the end); 1 John 5:20 (where οὗτος is referred by (many) orthodox interpreters incorrectly ((see Alford at the passage; Winers Grammar, and Buttmanns Grammar, the passages cited)) to the immediately preceding subject, Christ); 2 John 1:7. d. it refers to what follows; οὗτος, αὕτη ἐστι, in this appears ... that etc.; on this depends ... that etc.: followed by ὅτι, as αὕτη ἐστιν ἡ ἐπαγγελία, ὅτι, 1 John 1:5; add, e. it serves to repeat the subject with emphasis: οὐ πάντες οἱ ἐξ Ἰσραήλ, οὗτοι Ἰσραήλ, Romans 9:6; add, f. with αὐτός annexed, this man himself, Acts 25:25; plural these themselves, Acts 24:15, 20; on the neuter see below, 2 a. b. etc. g. As the relative and interrogative pronoun so also the demonstrative, when it is the subject, conforms in gender and number to the noun in the predicate: οὗτοι εἰσιν οἱ υἱοί τῆς βασιλείας, Matthew 13:38; add, Mark 4:15f, 18; αὕτη ἐστιν ἡ μεγάλη ἐντολή, Matthew 22:38; οὗτος ἐστιν ὁ πλάνος (German diesesind), 2 John 1:7. 2. The neuter τοῦτο a. refers to what precedes: Luke 5:6; John 6:61; Acts 19:17; τοῦτο εἰπών, and the like, Luke 24:40 (T omits; Tr brackets WH reject the verse); John 4:18; John 8:6; John 12:33; John 18:38; διά τοῦτο, see διά, B. II. 2 a.; εἰς τοῦτο, see εἰς, B. II. 3 c. β.; αὐτό τοῦτο, for this very cause, 2 Peter 1:5 (Lachmann αὐτοί); cf. Matthiae, § 470, 7; Passow, under the word, C. 1 a. at the end (Liddell and Scott, under the word, C. IX. 1 at the end; Winer's Grammar, § 21, 3 note 2; Kühner, § 410 Anm. 6); μετά τοῦτο, see μετά, II. 2 b. ἐκ τούτου, for this reason (see ἐκ, II. 8), John 6:66; John 19:12; from this, i. e. hereby, by this note, 1 John 4:6 (cf. Westcott at the passage). ἐν τούτῳ, for this cause, John 16:30; Acts 24:16; hereby, by this token, 1 John 3:19. ἐπί τούτῳ, in the meanwhile, while this was going on (but see ἐπί, B. 2 e., at the end, p. 234a), John 4:27. τούτου χάριν, Ephesians 3:14. plural ταῦτα, John 7:4 (these so great, so wonderful, things); μετά ταῦτα, see μετά, II. 2 b. κατά ταῦτα, in this same manner, Rec. in Luke 6:23, and b. it prepares the reader or hearer and renders him attentive to what follows, which tires gets special weight (Winer's Grammar, § 23, 5): 1 John 4:2; αὐτό τοῦτο ὅτι, Philippians 1:6; τοῦτο λέγω followed by direct discourse, Galatians 3:17 (see λέγω, II. 2 d.). it is prefixed to sentences introduced by the particles ὅτι, ἵνα, etc.: τοῦτο λέγω or φημί followed by ὅτι, 1 Corinthians 1:12 ((see λέγω as above); 1 Corinthians 7:29); c. καί τοῦτο, and this, and that too, and indeed, especially: Romans 13:11; 1 Corinthians 6:6, L T Tr WH also in 8; Ephesians 2:8; καί ταῦτα, and that too, 1 Corinthians 6:8 Rec.; Hebrews 11:12; (so καί ταῦτα also in classical Greek; cf. Devar. edition Klotz i., p. 108; Viger. edition Herm., p. 176f; Matthiae, § 470, 6). d. ταῦτα, of this sort, such, spoken contemptuously of men, 1 Corinthians 6:11 (cf. Sophocles O. R 1329; Thucydides 6, 77; Livy 30, 30; cf. Bernhardy (1829), p. 281; (Winers Grammar, 162 (153))). e. τοῦτο μέν ... τοῦτο δέ, partly ... partly, Hebrews 10:33 (for examples from Greek anth. see Winers Grammar, 142 (135); Matthiae, ii., § 288 Anm. 2; (Kühner, § 527 Anm. 2)). f. τουτ' ἐστιν, see εἰμί, II. 3, p. 176{b}. II. Joined to nouns it is used like an adjective; a. so that the article stands between the demonstrative and the noun, οὗτος ὁ, αὕτη ἡ, τοῦτο τό (cf. Winers Grammar, § 23 at the end; Buttmann, § 127, 29): Matthew 12:32; Matthew 16:18; Matthew 17:21 (T WH omits; Tr brackets the verse); b. so that the noun stands between the article and the demonstrative (cf. Winer's Grammar, 548 (510)); as, οἱ λίθοι οὗτοι, the stones which ye see lying near, Matthew 3:9; Matthew 4:3; add, Matthew 5:19; Matthew 7:24 (L Tr WH brackets τούτους), c. Passages in which the reading varies between οὗτος ὁ and ὁ ... οὗτος: viz. οὗτος ὁ, Mark 14:30 L text T Tr WH; John 4:20 R L marginal reading; John 6:60 R G; John 7:36 R G; John 9:24 L WH Tr marginal reading; John 21:23 L T Tr WH. ὁ ... οὗτος, Mark 14:30 R G L marginal reading; John 4:20 G L text T Tr WH; John 6:60 L T Tr WH; John vii 36 L T Tr WH; John 9:24 G T Tr text; John 21:23 R G; etc. d. with anarthrous nouns, especially numerical specifications (Winer's Grammar, § 37, 5 N. 1): τρίτον τοῦτο, this third time, 2 Corinthians 13:1; τοῦτο τρίτον, John 21:14 (Judges 16:15; δεύτερον τοῦτο, Genesis 27:36; τοῦτο δέκατον, Numbers 14:22; τέταρτον τοῦτο, Herodotus 5, 76). (The passages which follow, although introduced here by Prof. Grimm, are (with the exception of Acts 1:5) clearly instances of the predicative use of οὗτος; cf. Winers Grammar, 110 (105) note; Buttmann, § 127, 31; Rost § 98, 3 A. c. α. following): τοῦτο πάλιν δεύτερον σημεῖον ἐποίησεν, John 4:54; τρίτην ταύτην ἡμέραν ἄγει, this is the third day that Israel is passing (but see ἄγω, 3), Luke 24:21 (κεῖμαι τριακοστην ταύτην ἡμέραν, this is now the thirtieth day that I lie (unburied), Lucian, dial. mort. 13, 3); οὐ μετά πολλάς ταύτας ἡμέρας (see μετά, II. 2 b. (Winers Grammar, 161 (152); Buttmann, § 127, 4)), Acts 1:5; οὗτος μήν ἕκτος ἐστιν αὐτῇ, this is the sixth month with her etc. Luke 1:36; αὕτη ἀπογραφή πρώτη ἐγένετο, Luke 2:2 L (T) Tr WH; ταύτην ἐποίησεν ἀρχήν τῶν σημείων, John 2:11 L T Tr WH. Ὅυτος and its feminine and neuter counterparts function throughout the New Testament to single out people, events, truths, and objects with vivid immediacy. By directing attention to what God is presently unveiling, the word frequently underlines fulfillment, urgency, and practical application. Christological Identifications The pronoun often pinpoints Jesus as the long-expected Messiah. When the Father declares, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased” (Matthew 3:17), the word seals the divine testimony. John the Baptist likewise proclaims, “This is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). Peter’s Pentecost sermon climaxes with, “God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ” (Acts 2:36), binding the historic cross to the living exalted Christ. Fulfillment of Prophecy Matthew repeatedly ties Old Testament predictions to Christ: “All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken through the prophet” (Matthew 1:22; 21:4). Ὅυτος marks the specific moment in which prophecy meets reality, strengthening confidence in Scripture’s reliability. Miraculous Signs and Wonders Crowds marvel, “What is this? A new teaching with authority!” (Mark 1:27), and disciples ask, “Who is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?” (Matthew 8:27). Each miracle becomes a concrete demonstration—“this” power—calling observers to faith. Preaching of the Gospel Jesus designates the kingdom message as “this gospel of the kingdom” that must be preached to all nations (Matthew 24:14). Paul echoes the pattern: “This gospel I proclaim” (2 Timothy 2:8). The pronoun roots proclamation in a definite, historic revelation, not a vague philosophy. Ethical and Discipleship Applications Instruction is commonly framed with ὅυτος to press home obedience: “Whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great” (Matthew 5:19). John summarizes love’s test: “By this we know that we love the children of God: when we love God and keep His commandments” (1 John 5:2). Covenant and Sacramental Language At the Last Supper Jesus identifies the elements: “Take, eat; this is My body… this is My blood of the covenant” (Matthew 26:26-28). The demonstrative grounds the New Covenant in tangible signs, anchoring faith to Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice. Eschatological Perspectives The phrase “this generation” (Matthew 24:34), “this age” versus “the age to come” (Matthew 12:32), and “this present evil age” (Galatians 1:4) contrast current conditions with future consummation. Revelation culminates: “He who testifies to these things says, ‘Yes, I am coming soon.’ Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!” (Revelation 22:20)—a direct response to “these words.” Personal Assurance and Pastoral Care Believers draw comfort from concrete promises: “For this is the will of God, your sanctification” (1 Thessalonians 4:3). Paul encourages, “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1:6). Corporate Identity of the Church “This grace that was given to me for you” (Ephesians 3:8) and “this ministry” (2 Corinthians 4:1) stress the shared stewardship entrusted to the body of Christ. Hebrews calls the gathered saints to mutual exhortation: “Encourage one another with this word” (Hebrews 13:22). Warning and Judgment Passages Ὅυτος can sharpen rebuke: “This man receives sinners” (Luke 15:2) or “This fellow never stops speaking against this holy place and the Law” (Acts 6:13). Eschatological warnings employ the term to fix impending judgment—“On account of these things the wrath of God is coming” (Colossians 3:6). Doctrinal Formulations Apostolic teaching crystallizes around “this”: “This is the message we have heard from Him and proclaim to you: God is light” (1 John 1:5). “This hope we have as an anchor for the soul” (Hebrews 6:19) anchors theology in divine certainties. Liturgical and Confessional Usage Early Christian worship retained the demonstrative in creedal and doxological statements: “For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen” (Romans 11:36). In the Lord’s Table, baptismal affirmations, and benedictions, “this” continues to point to the saving acts of God made present among His people. Representative References Matthew 1:22; Matthew 3:17; Matthew 24:14 Romans 8:31; 1 Corinthians 11:26 Ephesians 2:8; Philippians 4:9 1 John 4:10; Revelation 22:6, 20 Englishman's Concordance Matthew 1:20 DPro-ANPGRK: Ταῦτα δὲ αὐτοῦ INT: These things moreover of him Matthew 1:22 DPro-NNS Matthew 3:3 DPro-NMS Matthew 3:9 DPro-GMP Matthew 3:17 DPro-NMS Matthew 4:3 DPro-NMP Matthew 4:9 DPro-ANP Matthew 5:19 DPro-GFP Matthew 5:19 DPro-NMS Matthew 5:37 DPro-GMP Matthew 6:25 DPro-ANS Matthew 6:29 DPro-GNP Matthew 6:32 DPro-ANP Matthew 6:32 DPro-GNP Matthew 6:33 DPro-NNP Matthew 7:12 DPro-NMS Matthew 7:24 DPro-AMP Matthew 7:26 DPro-AMP Matthew 7:28 DPro-AMP Matthew 8:9 DPro-DMS Matthew 8:9 DPro-ANS Matthew 8:27 DPro-NMS Matthew 9:3 DPro-NMS Matthew 9:18 DPro-ANP Matthew 9:26 DPro-NFS Strong's Greek 3778 |
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