Divine Quality: τοιοῦτος (Strong’s G5108: toioutos) Marks Messiah’s Character

Strong’s G5108: A demonstrative adjective meaning “such, of this kind,” formed from τοῖος (such) and οὗτος (this). Used to describe distinctive qualities, particularly divine attributes and characteristics of God’s kingdom and its citizens.

U- Unveiling the Word

τοιοῦτος serves as a powerful descriptive tool in the New Testament, marking distinctive qualities and characteristics. Used frequently to describe both divine attributes and kingdom qualities, it appears in contexts ranging from Jesus’ miracles to the character of true believers. The early church employed this word to highlight the distinctive nature of Christian virtues and practices. Today, it continues to help believers understand the unique qualities that should characterize kingdom living and distinguish God’s people from the world.

N – Necessary Information

• Greek Word: τοιοῦτος, toioutos, /toy-OO-tos/
• Detailed pronunciation: toy-OO-tos (emphasis on OO)
• Part of Speech: Demonstrative Adjective

Etymology:

• τοῖος (toios) – “such”
• οὗτος (houtos) – “this”
• Combined to indicate specific quality

D – Defining Meanings

• Such as this
• Of this kind
• Like this
• Such ones

For compound words:
τοῖος provides the basic meaning of quality, while οὗτος adds demonstrative force

Translation Options:

• “Such” – Most common translation
• “Of this kind” – More descriptive
• “Like this” – More colloquial

E – Exploring Similar Words

• τοιόσδε (toiosde) /toy-OS-de/ – such as this, more specific. See G5107
• τηλικοῦτος (telikoutos) /tay-li-KOO-tos/ – so great, so large. See G5082
• οὗτος (houtos) /HOO-tos/ – this. See G3778

R – Reviewing the Word’s Morphology

Morphological features as a Demonstrative Adjective:

• Case: Nominative/Genitive/Dative/Accusative
• Number: Singular/Plural
• Gender: Masculine/Feminine/Neuter
• Declension: Third

Forms include:

• Masculine: τοιοῦτος
• Feminine: τοιαύτη
• Neuter: τοιοῦτο(ν)
• Plural variations follow similar patterns

S – Studying Lexicon Insights

BDAG emphasizes τοιοῦτος’s role in describing distinctive qualities. Thayer’s notes its frequent use in moral and spiritual contexts. LSJ documents its broad usage in classical Greek for quality description. Vine’s highlights its importance in describing Christian character. Strong’s connects it to fundamental concepts of quality and kind. Moulton and Milligan show its common usage in descriptions of character and status. The synthesis reveals a term carefully chosen to mark distinctive qualities, particularly in spiritual contexts.

T – Tracing the Scriptures

First appearance:
“But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given [such] [τοιοῦτος] power unto men.” Matthew 9:8

Additional References:
Mark 4:33
John 4:23
2 Corinthians 3:4
Hebrews 7:26

A – Analyzing Classical Usage

N – Noteworthy Summary

τοιοῦτος appears throughout Scripture marking the distinctive qualities of God’s kingdom and its citizens. It proclaims the good news that King Jesus transforms His people into those bearing His character. This word helps us recognize both the unique nature of divine power and the distinctive qualities that should mark believers’ lives, showing how God’s grace produces recognizable change in His people.

D – Did You Know?

1. Used over 60 times in the New Testament.
2. Often marks transitions in Paul’s ethical arguments.
3. Frequently describes both positive and negative examples.

Strong’s G5108: A demonstrative adjective meaning “such, of this kind,” formed from τοῖος (such) and οὗτος (this). Used to describe distinctive qualities, particularly divine attributes and characteristics of God’s kingdom and its citizens.

Part of speech: Demonstrative Adjective

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