The meaning of “τότε”
Understanding tóte reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
that time, then. - the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
τότε
that time, then. - the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 20:20 | “Then came to him the mother of Zebedee’s children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him.” Word: τότε (tóte) | |
| Luke 16:16 | “The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it.” Word: τότε (tóte) | |
| Acts 13:12 | “Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.” Word: τότε (tóte) | |
| 1 Corinthians 13:12 | “For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.” Word: τότε (tóte) | |
| Galatians 4:29 | “But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so it is now.” Word: τότε (tóte) |