The meaning of “τούτου”
Understanding toútou reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
genitive case singular masculine or neuter of οὗτος here(-by), him, it, + such manner of, that, thence(-forth), thereabo...
τούτου
genitive case singular masculine or neuter of οὗτος here(-by), him, it, + such manner of, that, thence(-forth), thereabout, this, thus. - of (from or concerning) this (person or thing)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 19:5 | “And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?” Word: τούτου (toútou) | |
| Luke 16:8 | “And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.” Word: τούτου (toútou) | |
| Acts 15:6 | “And the apostles and elders came together for to consider of this matter.” Word: τούτου (toútou) | |
| 1 Corinthians 3:19 | “For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.” Word: τούτου (toútou) | |
| Ephesians 3:14 | “For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,” Word: τούτου (toútou) |