Original Word: ταύτη, ταύτην, ταύτης
Part of Speech: Demonstrative pronoun
Transliteration: tauté and tautén and tautés
Pronunciation: tau-tay, tau-ten, tau-tace
Phonetic Spelling: (tow'-tay)
Definition: This, this one, this same
Meaning: her

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root "οὗτος" (houtos), meaning "this" or "these."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent for demonstrative pronouns like "this" is often זֶה (zeh) for masculine and זֹאת (zot) for feminine. These are used similarly in the Hebrew Bible to specify particular objects or persons.

Usage: The Greek words ταύτη (tauté), ταύτην (tautén), and ταύτης (tautés) are demonstrative pronouns used to specify a particular person, thing, or idea that is near in time, place, or thought. They are often translated as "this" in English. These forms are used to indicate feminine nouns in different grammatical cases: nominative (ταύτη), accusative (ταύτην), and genitive (ταύτης).

Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the New Testament, demonstrative pronouns like ταύτη, ταύτην, and ταύτης were used to provide clarity and emphasis in communication. The Greek language, with its rich system of inflection, allowed for precise expression of relationships between words, which was crucial in the oral and written traditions of the time. Understanding these pronouns helps in grasping the nuances of the text, especially in theological discussions and teachings.

Word Origin
dat., acc. and gen. fem. sing. respectively of houtos,, q.v.

her

And tauten (tow'-tane), and tautes (tow'-tace) dative case, accusative case and genitive case respectively of the feminine singular of houtos; (towards or of) this -- her, + hereof, it, that, + thereby, the (same), this (same).

see GREEK houtos

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