The meaning of “τηλικοῦτος”
Understanding tēlikoûtos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
so great, so mighty. - such as this, i.e. (in (figurative) magnitude) so vast
τηλικοῦτος
so great, so mighty. - such as this, i.e. (in (figurative) magnitude) so vast
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Corinthians 1:10 | “Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us; ” Word: τηλικοῦτος (tēlikoûtos) | |
| Hebrews 2:3 | “How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him; ” Word: τηλικοῦτος (tēlikoûtos) | |
| James 3:4 | “Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.” Word: τηλικοῦτος (tēlikoûtos) | |
| Revelation 16:18 | “And there were voices, and thunders, and lightnings; and there was a great earthquake, such as was not since men were upon the earth, so mighty an earthquake, and so great.” Word: τηλικοῦτος (tēlikoûtos) |