The meaning of “οὗτος”
Understanding hoûtos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
he (it was that), hereof, it, she, such as, the same, these, they, this (man, same, woman), which, who. - the he (she or...
οὗτος
he (it was that), hereof, it, she, such as, the same, these, they, this (man, same, woman), which, who. - the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 20:12 | “Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day.” Word: οὗτος (hoûtos) | |
| Acts 11:12 | “And the spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover these six brethren accompanied me, and we entered into the man’s house:” Word: οὗτος (hoûtos) | |
| Galatians 4:24 | “Which things are an allegory: for these are the two covenants; the one from the mount Sinai, which gendereth to bondage, which is Agar.” Word: οὗτος (hoûtos) | |
| 2 Timothy 3:8 | “Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.” Word: οὗτος (hoûtos) | |
| 1 Peter 2:7 | “Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,” Word: οὗτος (hoûtos) |