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G1759 · Greek · New Testament
ἐνταῦθα
Entautha
Adverb
Here, in this place, hither

Definition

The Greek adverb entautha (ἐνταῦθα) means here, in this place, or hither. While it may seem like a mere pointer word, it carries theological resonance in contexts of divine appointment — God is always acting here, in the specific place where people are.

Usage & Theological Significance

The theology of hereness runs through the biblical narrative. God appears to Moses at a specific bush: "the place where you stand is holy ground." The Incarnation is the ultimate theology of here: the eternal God enters a specific location in space and time. Theology must be embodied and here; abstract religion that never touches the ground has missed the point of the Gospel.

Key Bible Verses

Acts 10:18
And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.
Acts 16:28
Do thyself no harm: for we are all here.
John 20:27
Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands.
Exodus 3:5
The place whereon thou standest is holy ground.
John 11:8
The Jews of late sought to stone thee; and goest thou thither again?

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