The meaning of “οὕτω”
Understanding hoútō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
adverb from οὗτος after that, after (in) this manner, as, even (so), for all that, like(-wise), no more, on this fashion...
οὕτω
adverb from οὗτος after that, after (in) this manner, as, even (so), for all that, like(-wise), no more, on this fashion(-wise), so (in like manner), thus, what. - in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:49 | “So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just,” Word: οὕτω (hoútō) | |
| Acts 17:11 | “These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.” Word: οὕτω (hoútō) | |
| Galatians 4:3 | “Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world:” Word: οὕτω (hoútō) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 4:14 | “For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.” Word: οὕτω (hoútō) | |
| James 3:5 | “Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!” Word: οὕτω (hoútō) |