Strong's Lexicon hode, héde, tode: this, this one, these Original Word: ὅδε, ἥδε, τόδε Word Origin: Derived from the Greek article "ὁ" (ho) meaning "the" and the enclitic particle "δε" (de) meaning "but" or "and." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is זֶה (zeh), which also means "this" or "these." Usage: The Greek terms ὅδε, ἥδε, and τόδε function as demonstrative pronouns in the New Testament, used to specify or emphasize a particular person, thing, or idea that is present or near in context. They are often translated as "this" or "these" in English. These pronouns are used to draw attention to something specific, often in contrast to something else. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Greek language and culture, demonstrative pronouns like ὅδε, ἥδε, and τόδε were essential for clarity and emphasis in both spoken and written communication. They helped speakers and writers specify particular objects or ideas, which was crucial in a time when oral tradition and rhetoric were highly valued. In the New Testament, these pronouns are used to highlight specific teachings, events, or individuals, often in the context of Jesus' ministry or the apostles' teachings. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ho, and de Definition this (referring to what is present) NASB Translation such (2), this (7), this is what (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3592: ὅδεὅδε, ἤδη, τόδε (from the old demonstrative pronoun ὁ, ἡ, τό, and the enclitic δέ) (from Homer down), this one here, Latinhicce, haecce, hocce; a. it refers to what precedes: Luke 10:39 and Rec. in b. εἰς τήνδε τήν πόλιν (where we say into this or that city) (the writer not knowing what particular city the speakers he introduces would name), James 4:13 (cf. Winer's Grammar, 162 (153), who adduces as similar τήνδε τήν ἡμέραν, Plutarch, symp. 1, 6, 1; (but see Lünemann's addition to Winers and especially Buttmann, § 127, 2)). Including the feminine hede (hay'-deh), and the neuter tode (tod'-e) from ho and de; the same, i.e. This or that one (plural these or those); often used as a personal pronoun -- he, she, such, these, thus. see GREEK ho see GREEK de Englishman's Concordance Luke 10:39 DPro-DFSGRK: καὶ τῇδε ἦν ἀδελφὴ KJV: And she had a sister INT: And to this she had a sister Acts 21:11 DPro-ANP James 4:13 DPro-AFS Revelation 2:1 DPro-ANP Revelation 2:8 DPro-ANP Revelation 2:12 DPro-ANP Revelation 2:18 DPro-ANP Revelation 3:1 DPro-ANP Revelation 3:7 DPro-ANP Revelation 3:14 DPro-ANP Strong's Greek 3592 |