Lexical Summary tosoutos: so great, so much, so many, such Original Word: τοσοῦτος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance as large, so great, this many. From tosos (so much; apparently from ho and hos) and houtos (including its variations); so vast as this, i.e. Such (in quantity, amount, number of space) -- as large, so great (long, many, much), these many. see GREEK ho see GREEK hos see GREEK houtos HELPS Word-studies 5118 tosoútos (from tosos, "so much" and the demonstrative pronoun, 3778 /hoútos, "this, that") – properly, so much in this (that) case. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tosos (so much) and houtos, Definition so great, so much, pl. so many NASB Translation all (1), great many (1), long* (1), much (1), price (1), same degree (1), so (2), so great (1), so long (1), so many (4), so many people (1), so many things (1), so much (1), such (1), such and such a price (1), such great (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5118: τοσοῦτοςτοσοῦτος, τοσουτη, τοσοῦτο (Hebrews 7:22 L T Tr WH) and τοσοῦτον (from τόσος and οὗτος; (others say lengthened from τόσος: cf. τηλικοῦτος, at the beginning)), so great; with nouns: of quantity, τοσοῦτος πλοῦτος, Revelation 18:17 (16); of internal amount, πίστις, Matthew 8:16; Luke 7:9; (ὅσα ἐδόξασεν ἑαυτήν, τοσοῦτον δότε βασανισμόν, Revelation 18:7); of size, νέφος, Hebrews 12:1; plural so many: ἰχθύες, John 21:11; σημεῖα, John 12:37; γένη φωνῶν, 1 Corinthians 14:10; ἔτη, Luke 15:29 ((here A. V. "these many)) (in secular writings, especially the Attic, we often find τοσοῦτος καί τοιοῦτος and the reverse; see Heindorf on Plato, Gorgias, p. 34; Passow, p. 1923b; (Liddell and Scott, see under the words)); followed by ὥστε, so many as to be able, etc. (Buttmann, 244 (210)), Matthew 15:33; of time: "so long, χρόνος (John 14:9); Hebrews 4:7; of length of space, τό μῆκος τοσοῦτον ἐστιν ὅσον, etc. Revelation 21:16 Rec.; absolutely, plural so many, John 6:9; neuter plural (so many things), Galatians 3:4; τοσούτου, for so much (of price), Acts 5:8(9); dative τοσουτόω, preceded or followed by ὅσῳ (as often in the Greek writings from Herodotus down (Winers Grammar, § 35, 4 N. 2)), by so much: τοσούτῳ κρείττων, by so much better, Hebrews 1:4; τοσούτῳ μᾶλλον ὅσῳ etc. Hebrews 10:25; καθ' ὅσον ... κατά τοσοῦτον, by how much ... by so much, Hebrews 7:22. Topical Lexicon Overview of the TermStrong’s 5118 expresses intensity or magnitude—“so great,” “so many,” “so much.” It can accent quantity (Acts 5:8), duration (John 14:9), degree (Hebrews 1:4), or quality (Matthew 8:10). Its primary function is to draw attention to something unusually large, long, or important, thereby heightening the reader’s sense of wonder, urgency, or responsibility. Old Testament Backdrop In the Septuagint the same word often renders Hebrew expressions of vastness (for example, Genesis 15:5; Isaiah 40:26). That backdrop prepares the New Testament reader to recognize the word as a pointer to God-sized realities—innumerable descendants, incalculable stars, overwhelming mercy, or incomparable divine judgment. Emphasizing Unbelief Despite Overwhelming Evidence John 12:37 sets the tone: “Although Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, they still did not believe in Him.” Here 5118 highlights the tragedy of hardened hearts; the quantity of miracles only intensifies human accountability. Similarly, Luke 15:29 records the elder brother’s complaint about “so many years” of obedience, revealing self-righteousness that blinds him to grace. Accentuating Extraordinary Faith The word appears twice at the climax of the centurion narrative: “I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith” (Matthew 8:10; Luke 7:9). The term magnifies the centurion’s trust and shames the unbelief of the covenant people. John 6:9 echoes that contrast when Andrew doubts whether a boy’s lunch can feed “so many,” immediately before Christ multiplies it. In each case, the word underlines the gulf between human limitation and divine sufficiency. Highlighting Christ’s Superiority Hebrews employs 5118 to trumpet the exalted status of Jesus: • “So He became as much superior to the angels as the name He has inherited is excellent beyond theirs” (Hebrews 1:4). By attaching the word to Christ, the writer reinforces the theme that Jesus is immeasurably greater than angels, priests, or previous covenants. Calls to Perseverance and Community Hebrews again uses 5118 to motivate believers: • “Let us not neglect meeting together… but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching” (Hebrews 10:25). The immense “cloud” of past saints and the increasing urgency as “the Day” nears combine to stir steadfast commitment. Apostolic Pastoral Concerns Paul relies on the term for pastoral force: • Galatians 3:4: “Have you suffered so much for nothing—if it really was for nothing?” In both cases the magnitude—of suffering or of voices—demands careful spiritual evaluation so that experience or diversity does not eclipse gospel truth. Practical Ministry Illustrations Acts 5:8 shows Peter confronting Sapphira: “Tell me… is this the price…?” Her reply “Yes, for so much” exposes deceit. The magnitude of the amount may have fueled the couple’s covetousness, warning the church against hypocrisy. John 21:11 marvels at the post-resurrection catch: “But even with so many, the net was not torn.” The word underscores resurrection abundance that equips apostles for their evangelistic mission. Eschatological and Prophetic Warnings Revelation 18:7 and Revelation 18:17 twice stress Babylon’s “such great” luxury and wealth—now dismantled “in a single hour.” The term turns Babylon’s former glory into an indictment, assuring believers that God’s judgment perfectly matches human arrogance. Theological Themes 1. Magnitude of Grace and Judgment – The same word describes both the greatness of Christ’s covenant (Hebrews 7:22) and the greatness of Babylon’s downfall (Revelation 18:17), displaying the full range of divine activity. Ministry Implications • Preaching: Use the term’s occurrences to underline the surpassing greatness of Christ and the seriousness of unbelief. Summary Strong’s 5118 consistently magnifies whatever it touches—faith, unbelief, blessing, judgment, or responsibility. By tracking its twenty New Testament occurrences, believers are reminded that God’s works and Christ’s person are immeasurably great, calling for correspondingly great faith, obedience, and worship. Forms and Transliterations τοσαυτα τοσαύτα τοσαῦτα τοσαυτην τοσαύτην τοσουτο τοσοῦτο τοσουτοι τοσούτοι τοσοῦτοι τοσουτον τοσούτον τοσοῦτον τοσουτος τοσούτος τοσοῦτος τοσουτου τοσούτου τοσουτους τοσούτους τοσούτω τοσούτῳ τοσουτων τοσούτων tosauta tosaûta tosauten tosautēn tosaúten tosaútēn tosouto tosoutō tosoûto tosoutoi tosoútoi tosoútōi tosoûtoi tosouton tosoutōn tosoúton tosoútōn tosoûton tosoutos tosoûtos tosoutou tosoútou tosoutous tosoútousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 8:10 DPro-AFSGRK: παρ' οὐδενὶ τοσαύτην πίστιν ἐν NAS: to you, I have not found such great faith KJV: not found so great faith, no, not INT: except no one so great faith in Matthew 15:33 DPro-NMP Matthew 15:33 DPro-AMS Luke 7:9 DPro-AFS Luke 15:29 DPro-ANP John 6:9 DPro-AMP John 12:37 DPro-ANP John 14:9 DPro-AMS John 21:11 DPro-GMP Acts 5:8 DPro-GNS Acts 5:8 DPro-GNS 1 Corinthians 14:10 DPro-NNP Galatians 3:4 DPro-ANP Hebrews 1:4 DPro-DMS Hebrews 4:7 DPro-AMS Hebrews 7:22 DPro-ANS Hebrews 10:25 DPro-DNS Hebrews 12:1 DPro-ANS Revelation 18:7 DPro-ANS Revelation 18:17 DPro-NMS Strong's Greek 5118 |
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