"such, such like, of this kind or sort, Mt. 18:5; 19:14; such, so great, Mt. 9:8; Mk. 6:2; ὁ τοιοῦτος, such a fellow, Acts 22:22; also, the one alluded to, 1 Cor. 1:5; 2 Cor. 2:6, 7; 12:2, 3, 5"
Definition and meaning
such, such like, of this kind or sort, Mt. 18:5; 19:14; such, so great, Mt. 9:8; Mk. 6:2; ὁ τοιοῦτος, such a fellow, Acts 22:22; also, the one alluded to, 1 Cor. 1:5; 2 Cor. 2:6, 7; 12:2, 3, 5
In the original Greek the word is written: τοιοῦτος
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of toioutos (G5108) across the King James Bible.
But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.
And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.
But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it.
And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?
For laying aside the commandment of God, ye hold the tradition of men, as the washing of pots and cups: and many other such like things ye do.
Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye.
Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.
But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, neither shall be.
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Common questions
Strong's G5108 (toioutos) is a Greek word that means: such, such like, of this kind or sort, Mt. 18:5; 19:14; such, so great, Mt. 9:8; Mk. 6:2; ὁ τοιοῦτος, such a fellow, Acts 22:22; also, the one alluded to, 1 Cor. 1:5; 2 Cor. 2:6, 7; 12:2, 3, 5 It appears 59 times in the King James Bible.
The word toioutos (G5108) appears 59 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G5108 is toioutos, a Greek word defined as: such, such like, of this kind or sort, Mt. 18:5; 19:14; such, so great, Mt. 9:8; Mk. 6:2; ὁ τοιοῦτος, such a fellow, Acts 22:22; also, the one alluded. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
toioutos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.