The term "this" is a demonstrative pronoun frequently used in the Bible to refer to a specific object, person, event, or concept that is being discussed or highlighted. Its usage is pivotal in drawing attention to particular elements within a narrative or discourse, often serving to emphasize the immediacy or importance of the subject at hand.

Old Testament Usage

In the Old Testament, "this" is often used to specify a particular covenant, commandment, or event. For example, in Genesis 9:12 , God says, "This is the sign of the covenant I am making between Me and you and every living creature with you, a covenant for all generations to come." Here, "this" refers to the rainbow as a sign of God's promise to Noah and all living creatures.

In Exodus, "this" is used to highlight the significance of the Passover. Exodus 12:14 states, "This day is to be a memorial for you, and you are to celebrate it as a feast to the LORD; as a lasting ordinance for the generations to come." The use of "this" underscores the importance of the Passover as a perpetual observance for the Israelites.

New Testament Usage

In the New Testament, "this" is frequently used by Jesus to draw attention to His teachings and actions. In the institution of the Lord's Supper, Jesus uses "this" to refer to the elements of communion. In Luke 22:19 , He says, "And He took the bread, gave thanks, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, 'This is My body, given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.'"

The Apostle Paul also uses "this" to emphasize key theological points. In 1 Corinthians 15:54 , he writes, "When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come to pass: 'Death has been swallowed up in victory.'" Here, "this" refers to the transformation that believers will undergo at the resurrection.

Theological Significance

Theologically, the use of "this" in Scripture often serves to focus the reader's attention on God's actions, promises, and instructions. It can denote the present reality of God's work in the world or the fulfillment of His promises. In prophetic literature, "this" may point to future events that are certain to occur according to God's sovereign plan.

Practical Application

For believers, the use of "this" in Scripture can serve as a reminder to pay close attention to God's words and deeds. It encourages a focus on the specific instructions and promises that God has given, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of His ongoing work in the world and in the lives of His people.1. (pron. & a.) As a demonstrative pronoun, this denotes something that is present or near in place or time, or something just mentioned, or that is just about to be mentioned.

2. (pron. & a.) As an adjective, this has the same demonstrative force as the pronoun, but is followed by a noun; as, this book; this way to town.

3778. houtos, haute, touto -- this
... this. Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun Transliteration: houtos, haute, touto
Phonetic Spelling: (hoo'-tos) Short Definition: this, he, she, it Definition ...
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3779. houto and houtos -- in this way, thus
... in this way, thus. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: houto and houtos Phonetic
Spelling: (hoo'-to) Short Definition: thus, so, in this manner Definition ...
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3592. hode, hede, tode -- this (referring to what is present)
... this (referring to what is present). Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun
Transliteration: hode, hede, tode Phonetic Spelling: (hod'-eh) Short Definition: ...
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5127. toutou -- this; he, she, it
... toutou. 5128 . this; he, she, it. Transliteration: toutou Phonetic Spelling:
(too'-too) Short Definition: this. Word Origin gen. ... of houtos,, qv. this; he, she, ...
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5126. touton -- this; he, she, it
... touton. 5127 . this; he, she, it. Transliteration: touton Phonetic Spelling:
(too'-ton) Short Definition: this. Word Origin acc. ... of houtos,, qv. this; he, she, ...
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5129. touto -- this; he, she, it
... touto. 5130 . this; he, she, it. Transliteration: touto Phonetic Spelling:
(too'-to) Short Definition: this. Word Origin dat. ... of houtos,, qv. this; he, she, ...
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5108. toioutos -- such as this, such
... such as this, such. Part of Speech: Demonstrative Pronoun Transliteration: toioutos
Phonetic Spelling: (toy-oo'-tos) Short Definition: of such a kind, such ...
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3739. hos, he, ho -- usually rel. who, which, that, also ...
... who, which, that, also demonstrative this, that. Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun
Transliteration: hos, he, ho Phonetic Spelling: (hos) Short Definition: who ...
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5023. tauta -- this; he, she, it
... tauta. 5024 . this; he, she, it. Transliteration: tauta Phonetic Spelling:
(tow'-tah) Short Definition: this. Word Origin nom. ... of houtos,, qv. this; he, she, ...
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5124. touto -- this; he, she, it
... touto. 5125 . this; he, she, it. Transliteration: touto Phonetic Spelling:
(too'-to) Short Definition: this. Word Origin neut. ... of houtos,, qv. this; he, she, ...
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2088. zeh -- this, here
... 2087, 2088. zeh. 2089 . this, here. Transliteration: zeh Phonetic Spelling:
(zeh) Short Definition: this. Word Origin a prim. pronoun ...
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1836. denah -- this
... 1835, 1836. denah. 1837 . this. Transliteration: denah Phonetic Spelling:
(dane) Short Definition: this. Word Origin (Aramaic) a prim. ...
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2097. zo -- this
... zo. 2098 . this. Transliteration: zo Phonetic Spelling: (zo) Short Definition:
this. Word Origin from zoh Definition this NASB Word Usage this (1), which (1). ...
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2090. zoh -- this
... 2089, 2090. zoh. 2091 . this. Transliteration: zoh Phonetic Spelling: (zo)
Short Definition: this. ... pronoun Definition this NASB Word Usage this (7), thus (2 ...
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1976. hallazeh -- this
... hallazeh. 1977 . this. Transliteration: hallazeh Phonetic Spelling: (hal-law-zeh')
Short Definition: this. ... pronoun Definition this NASB Word Usage this (2). this ...
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1791. dek -- this
... dek. 1792 . this. Transliteration: dek Phonetic Spelling: (dake) Short Definition:
this. ... pronoun Definition this NASB Word Usage this (7). the same, this. ...
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1975. hallaz -- this
... hallaz. 1976 . this. Transliteration: hallaz Phonetic Spelling: (hal-lawz') Short
Definition: this. ... pronoun Definition this NASB Word Usage there (1), this (4) ...
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2098. zu -- this, which, who
... 2097, 2098. zu. 2099 . this, which, who. Transliteration: zu Phonetic Spelling:
(zoo) Short Definition: which. ... that, this, wherein, which, whom. ...
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1668. da -- this
... 1667, 1668. da. 1669 . this. Transliteration: da Phonetic Spelling: (daw)
Short Definition: this. Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding ...
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1797. dikken -- this, that.
... 1796, 1797. dikken. 1798 . this, that. Transliteration ... Word Origin (Aramaic)
from dek Definition this, that. same, that, this (Aramaic ...
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This Prophecy
... THIS PROPHECY. Seven times we have the word prophecy in this book, [28]
and prophecy is its one great subject. It is "prophecy" for ...
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'This Cup'
... MATTHEW Chaps. XVIII to XXVIII 'THIS CUP'. ... For this is My blood of the new testament,
which is shed for many for the remission of sins'"Matthew 26:27, 28. ...
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'In this Mountain'
... 'IN THIS MOUNTAIN'. 'In this mountain shall the Lord of hosts make unto
all people a feast of fat things, a feast of wines on the ...
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'This Way'
... 'THIS WAY'. 'Any of this way.'"Acts 9:2 The name of 'Christian' was not
applied to themselves by the followers of Jesus before ...
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"This Same Jesus. "
... "This Same Jesus.". ... This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall
so come in like manner as ye have seen Him go into heaven". (Acts i:10-11). ...
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How to Use this Book
... HOW TO USE THIS BOOK. ... It is intended and suggested that this study should be pursued
in connection with, and as a supplement to, a good standard dictionary. ...
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The Interpretation of this Fact.
... Chapter Three The Fact of the Redeemer's Return 2. The Interpretation
of this Fact. This third great fact which is presented to ...
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The Statement of this Fact.
... Chapter Three The Fact of the Redeemer's Return 1. The Statement of this Fact. ... As
we have seen, He has gone away form this world. He ascended on high. ...
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What Can You Say as to This, that it is Attested by the Writings ...
... Book VI. 6 What can you say as to this, that it is attested by the writings of? ... Evang.,
ii. 6). [See vol. ii. p. 184, this series.]. [4598] ie, the Acropolis. ...
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After This
... Section 4. After this. Section 4. After this, fearing to extend his reply to great
length, he passes by most of his adversary's statements as already refuted. ...
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This (32388 Occurrences)
... & a.) As a demonstrative pronoun, this denotes something that is present or near
in place or time, or something just mentioned, or that is just about to be ...
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Yearling (48 Occurrences)
... lambs. This was the offering of Nahshon the son of Amminadab. (DBY). ... lambs.
This was the offering of Nethaneel the son of Zuar. (DBY). ...
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Zenas (1 Occurrence)
... in full would probably be Zenodorus, literally, meaning "the gift of Zeus"): 1.
A Jewish Lawyer: Paul calls Zenas "the lawyer." The meaning of this is, that ...
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Zerah (22 Occurrences)
...This is the only instance "in all the annals of Judah of a victorious encounter
in the field with a first-class heathen power in full force." The Egyptian host ...
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Spite (28 Occurrences)
... JPS NIV). Leviticus 26:27 "'If you in spite of this won't listen to me,
but walk contrary to me; (WEB NAS RSV NIV). Leviticus 26:44 ...
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Speakest (30 Occurrences)
... parables? (KJV ASV DBY WBS). Luke 12:41 Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest
thou this parable unto us, or even to all? (KJV ASV WBS). ...
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Kiriathjearim
... (In Judges 13:25 Mahaneh-dan ("the camp of Dan") is described as between Zorah and
Eshtaol; see MAHANEH-DAN.) To this sanctuary the ark of Yahweh was brought ...
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Zebul (5 Occurrences)
...This led to Abimelech's destroying the city, when he put its entire population to
the sword, and sowed the ruins with salt (Judges 9:28-45). Int. ...
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Kidron (11 Occurrences)
... Olives. This valley is known in Scripture only by the name "the brook Kidron."
David crossed t. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. KIDRON. ...
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Shetharboznai (4 Occurrences)
... ie "Mithra is deliverer." (2) shathar is identical with the Old Persian Tsithra
("seed," "brilliance"); names have been found that are confounded with this word ...
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