Lexical Summary toiosde: such, of this kind, like this Original Word: τοιοῦτος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance such. (including the other inflections); from a derivative of toi and de; such-like then, i.e. So great -- such. see GREEK de NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom toios (such, such-like) and de Definition such NASB Translation such (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5107: τοιόσδετοιόσδε, τοιάδε, τοιονδε (τοῖος and δέ), from Homer down, such, generally with an implied suggestion of something excellent or admirable: 2 Peter 1:17. Topical Lexicon Occurrence and Translation Strong’s Greek 5107 appears a single time in the New Testament—2 Peter 1:17—and is rendered in the Berean Standard Bible by the demonstrative idea “the voice” that was “conveyed” from heaven. The word accents the exceptional quality of that voice: it was of this very kind and no other, placing an exclamation point on the uniqueness of the moment Peter recounts. Context of 2 Peter 1:17 Peter is urging believers to persevere in virtue, knowledge, and love (2 Peter 1:5–7). To ground that appeal in historical reality, he recalls the Transfiguration: “For He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice from the Majestic Glory was conveyed to Him: ‘This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased’” (2 Peter 1:17). The demonstrative term underscores that the heavenly declaration was not a subjective impression or private vision but an audible confirmation granted to chosen witnesses (Peter, James, and John; compare Matthew 17:1–8; Mark 9:2–8; Luke 9:28–36). The Heavenly Voice and Divine Affirmation 1. Christ’s Sonship: The wording matches the Father’s earlier proclamation at Jesus’ baptism (Matthew 3:17), testifying to an unbroken divine affirmation of the Son’s identity. Intertextual Links: Transfiguration Accounts Matthew 17:5 – The Father’s voice from the cloud commands, “Listen to Him!” Mark 9:7 – The same voice singles out Jesus amid Moses and Elijah, testifying that the Law and the Prophets converge in the Son. Luke 9:35 – The voice identifies Jesus as the Chosen One, reinforcing divine election. These parallels enrich 2 Peter’s single term by supplying the narrative frame that Peter assumes his readers know. Theological Significance • Certainty of Revelation: The apostolic message rests on sensory, historical events, not “cleverly devised myths” (2 Peter 1:16). Apostolic Eyewitness and Scriptural Reliability Peter’s appeal to this specific voice validates both his authority as an apostle and the written Scripture that preserves his testimony. The word choice signals precision; Peter remembers exactly what kind of voice was heard. This precision supports the doctrine of inspiration: God superintended not only events but also their faithful recording. Pastoral and Ministry Applications • Preaching: Sermons may draw on the singularity of the voice to emphasize Christ’s exclusive authority—“listen to Him.” Historical Reception in Church Tradition Early Christian writers (e.g., Irenaeus in Against Heresies III.16) cited the Transfiguration to combat heresies that denied either Christ’s deity or His genuine humanity. Medieval commentators saw in the “such” voice a pledge that faithful believers will one day hear the same commendation. Reformers highlighted the passage to demonstrate that Scripture, not private revelation, is the sure guide—precisely because Peter anchors his exhortation in this public divine speech. Key Related References Matthew 3:17; Matthew 17:5; Mark 9:7; Luke 9:35; Psalm 2:7; Isaiah 42:1; Acts 3:13; Hebrews 1:5; Revelation 19:10. Conclusion Strong’s 5107, though appearing only once, serves as a vibrant thread binding together prophetic promise, apostolic witness, and the believer’s present hope. By pointing to the unique heavenly voice that exalted the Son, the term summons the church to confident faith, attentive obedience, and expectant worship until that same majestic glory is revealed to all. Forms and Transliterations τοιάδε τοιασδε τοιάσδε τοιᾶσδε toiasde toiâsdeLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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