The meaning of “τοιοῦτος”
Understanding toioûtos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(including the other inflections); from τοί and οὗτος like, such (an one). - truly this, i.e. of this sort (to denote ch...
τοιοῦτος
(including the other inflections); from τοί and οὗτος like, such (an one). - truly this, i.e. of this sort (to denote character or individuality)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 18:5 | “And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.” Word: τοιοῦτος (toioûtos) | |
| John 8:5 | “Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou?” Word: τοιοῦτος (toioûtos) | |
| 1 Corinthians 7:28 | “But and if thou marry, thou hast not sinned; and if a virgin marry, she hath not sinned. Nevertheless such shall have trouble in the flesh: but I spare you.” Word: τοιοῦτος (toioûtos) | |
| Ephesians 5:27 | “That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.” Word: τοιοῦτος (toioûtos) | |
| 1 Timothy 6:5 | “Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.” Word: τοιοῦτος (toioûtos) |