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τίς

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greekNew Testament568 occurrences20 books512 verses

Definition

τίς, neut., τί, genitive, τίνος, interrog. pron., [in LXX for מָה ,מִי ;] in masc. and fem.,

who, which, what?; in neut., which, what?, used both in direct and in indirect questions.

I. I. As subst.,

1. 1. masc., fem.: τίς; who, what?, Matthew 3:7; 26:68; Mark 11:28, Luke 9:9, al. mult.; with genitive partit., Acts 7:52, Hebrews 1:5, al; before ἐκ (= genitive partit.), Matthew 6:27, Luke 14:28, John 8:46; = ποῖος, Mark 4:41; 6:2, Luke 19:3, Acts 17:19, al.; = πότερος (M, Pr., 77), Matthew 21:31; 27:17, Luke 22:27, al.; = ὅς or ὅστις (rare in cl.; cf. Bl., §50, 5; M, Pr., 93), Acts 13:25.

2. Neut.: τί; what?, Matthew 5:47; 11:7, Mark 10:3, al.; χάριν τίνος, 1 John 3:12; διὰ τί, Matthew 9:11, al.; εἰς τί, Matthew 14:31, al.; elliptically, ἵνα τί (sc. γένηται), why, Matthew 9:5, al.; τί οὖν, Romans 3:9; 6:1, 15, 1 Corinthians 14:15, al.; τί γάρ, Romans 3:3, Philippians 1:18; τί ἐμοὶ (ὑμῖν) καὶ σοί, see: ἔγω.

II. As adj.: who? what? which?, Matthew 5:46, Luke 14:31, John 2:18, al.

III. As adv.: = διὰ τι (τί ὅτι), why, Matthew 6:28, Mark 4:40, Luke 6:46, John 18:23, al.; in rhet. questions, = a negation, Matthew 27:4, John 21:22, 23, 1 Corinthians 5:12; 7:16, al. in exclamations (like Heb. מָה), how (2 Samuel 6:20, Psalm 3:2, al.), Luke 12:49.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as τίς:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

568 total
  1. Mark 13:11τί · what
    But when they arrest you and hand you over, do not worry beforehand what to say. Instead, speak whatever you are given at that time, for it will not be you speaking, but the Holy Spirit.
  2. Mark 14:4τί
    Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume?
  3. Mark 14:6τί · why
    But Jesus said, “Leave her alone; why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.
  4. Mark 14:36τί · what; τί · what
    “Abba, Father,” He said, “all things are possible for You. Take this cup from Me. Yet not what I will, but what You will.”
  5. Mark 14:40τί · what
    And again Jesus returned and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy. And they did not know what to answer Him.
  6. Mark 14:60τί · What
    So the high priest stood up before them and questioned Jesus, “Have You no answer? What are these men testifying against You?”
  7. Mark 14:63Τί · Why
    At this, the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “Why do we need any more witnesses?
  8. Mark 14:64τί · What
    You have heard the blasphemy. What is your verdict?” And they all condemned Him as deserving of death.
  9. Mark 14:68τί · what
    But he denied it. “I do not know or even understand what you are talking about,” he said. Then he went out to the gateway, and the rooster crowed.
  10. Mark 15:12Τί · What
    So Pilate asked them again, “What then do you want me to do with the One you call the King of the Jews?”
  11. Mark 15:14Τί · What
    “Why?” asked Pilate. “What evil has He done?” But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify Him!”
  12. Mark 15:24τίς · [each of them]; τί · what
    And they crucified Him. They also divided His garments by casting lots to decide what each of them would take.
  13. Mark 15:34τί
    At the ninth hour, Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”
  14. Mark 16:3Τίς · Who
    They were asking one another, “Who will roll away the stone from the entrance of the tomb?”
  15. Luke 1:18τί · How
    “How can I be sure of this?” Zechariah asked the angel. “I am an old man, and my wife is well along in years.”
  16. Luke 1:62τί · what
    So they made signs to his father to find out what he wanted to name the child.
  17. Luke 1:66Τί · What
    And all who heard this wondered in their hearts and asked, “What then will this child become?” For the Lord’s hand was with him.
  18. Luke 2:48τί · why
    When His parents saw Him, they were astonished. “Child, why have You done this to us?” His mother asked. “Your father and I have been anxiously searching for You.”
  19. Luke 2:49Τί · Why
    “Why were you looking for Me?” He asked. “Did you not know that I had to be in My Father’s house?”
  20. Luke 3:7τίς · who
    Then John said to the crowds coming out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?
  21. Luke 3:10Τί · What
    The crowds asked him, “What then should we do?”
  22. Luke 3:12τί · what
    Even tax collectors came to be baptized. “Teacher,” they asked, “what should we do?”
  23. Luke 3:14Τί · what
    Then some soldiers asked him, “And what should we do?” “Do not take money by force or false accusation,” he said. “Be content with your wages.”
  24. Luke 4:34τί · What; τίς · who
    “Ha! What do You want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know who You are—the Holy One of God!”
  25. Luke 4:36Τίς · What
    All the people were overcome with amazement and asked one another, “What is this message? With authority and power He commands the unclean spirits, and they come out!”
  26. Luke 5:21Τίς · Who; τίς · Who
    But the scribes and Pharisees began thinking to themselves, “Who is this man who speaks blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”
  27. Luke 5:22Τί · Why
    Knowing what they were thinking, Jesus replied, “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts?
  28. Luke 5:23τί · Which
    Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?
  29. Luke 5:30τί
    But the Pharisees and their scribes complained to Jesus’ disciples, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?”
  30. Luke 6:2Τί · Why
    But some of the Pharisees asked, “Why are you doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?”
  31. Luke 6:11τί · what
    But the scribes and Pharisees were filled with rage and began to discuss with one another what they might do to Jesus.
  32. Luke 6:41Τί · Why
    Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye but fail to notice the beam in your own eye?
  33. Luke 6:46Τί · Why
    Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ but do not do what I say?
  34. Luke 6:47τίνι · what
    I will show you what he is like who comes to Me and hears My words and acts on them:
  35. Luke 7:24Τί · What
    After John’s messengers had left, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swaying in the wind?
  36. Luke 7:25τί · what
    Otherwise, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Look, those who wear elegant clothing and live in luxury are found in palaces.
  37. Luke 7:26τί · What
    What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
  38. Luke 7:31Τίνι · To what; τίνι · What
    “To what, then, can I compare the men of this generation? What are they like?
  39. Luke 7:39τίς · who [this is]
    When the Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, He would know who this is and what kind of woman is touching Him—for she is a sinner!”
  40. Luke 7:42τίς · Which
    When they were unable to repay him, he forgave both of them. Which one, then, will love him more?”
  41. Luke 7:49Τίς · Who
    But those at the table began to say to themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?”
  42. Luke 8:9Τίς · what
    Then His disciples asked Him what this parable meant.
  43. Luke 8:25Τίς · Who
    “Where is your faith?” He asked. Frightened and amazed, they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him!”
  44. Luke 8:28Τί · What
    When the man saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before Him, shouting in a loud voice, “What do You want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg You not to torture me!”
  45. Luke 8:30Τί · What
    “What is your name?” Jesus asked. “Legion,” he replied, because many demons had gone into him.