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τίς (tis) means “which?” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

τίς Greek · G5101 556 tagged occurrences in 503 verses

Pronunciation guide: tis Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G5101

τίς · tis · which?

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?, Mat.3:7 26:68; Mrk.11:28, Luk.9:9, al. mult.; with genitive partit., Act.7:52, Heb.1:5, al; before ἐκ (= genitive partit.), Mat.6:27, Luk.14:28, Jhn.8:46; = ποῖος, Mrk.4:41 6:2, Luk.19:3, Act.17:19, al.; = πότερος (M, Pr., 77), Mat.21:31 27:17, Luk.22:27, al.; = ὅς or ὅστις (rare in cl.; cf. Bl., §50, 5; M, Pr., 93), Act.13:25. 2. Neut.: τί; what?, Mat.5:47 11:7, Mrk.10:3, al.; χάριν τίνος, 1Jn.3:12; διὰ τί, Mat.9:11, al.; εἰς τί, Mat.14:31, al.; elliptically, ἵνα τί (sc. γένηται), why, Mat.9:5, al.; τί οὖν, Rom.3:9 6:1, 15 1Co.14:15, al.; τί γάρ, Rom.3:3, Phi 1:18; τί ἐμοὶ (ὑμῖν) καὶ σοί, see: ἔγω. II. As adj.: who? what? which?, Mat.5:46, Luk.14:31, Jhn.2:18, al. III. As adv.: = διὰ τι (τί ὅτι), why, Mat.6:28, Mrk.4:40, Luk.6:46, Jhn.18:23, al.; in rhet. questions, = a negation, Mat.27:4, Jhn.21:22, 23 1Co.5:12 7:16, al. in exclamations (like Heb. מָה), how (2Ki.6:20, Psa.3:2, al.), Luk.12:49. (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

who, which, what, why.

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How translators render G5101

Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.

BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
what 210
who 113
why 78
which 22
how 11
whom 10
vvv 8
whose 7
what is 5
to what 4
what is that 4
who is 4
what will be 3
something 2
to whom 2
which one 2
a way 1
and what 1
any 1
as to what 1
each of them 1
each one 1
in what way 1
some 1
someone 1
suppose one 1
that 1
the 1
the time and setting 1
to the 1
to which 1
what about 1
what city was ever 1
what difference 1
what else 1
what was 1
what will 1
where will 1
which of them 1
which of them was 1
who are you 1
who can be 1
who this is 1
who were the ones who 1
why would 1
with whom 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
what 245
who 98
why 72
whom 20
which 16
whose 9
whether 7
whereunto 6
how 5
wherefore 4
how is it 3
that 3
to whom 3
wherewith 3
every man 2
nothing 2
because 1
do 1
do ye 1
for what 1
have ye 1
how much 1
of any 1
one thing 1
slew he 1
somewhat 1
that one 1
then 1
to 1
to eat 1
to what 1
unto what 1
unto which 1
what have 1
what means 1
what purpose 1
what thing 1
what things 1
what was it that 1
where 1
wherewithal 1
whom do 1
why was 1
with whom 1

Verses containing G5101

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  1. Matthew 20:22 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “You do not know what you are asking,” Jesus replied. “Can you drink the cup I am going to drink?” “We can,” the brothers answered.

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  2. Matthew 20:32 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Jesus stopped and called them. “What do you want Me to do for you?” He asked.

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  3. Matthew 21:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When Jesus had entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?”

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  4. Matthew 21:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “Do You hear what these children are saying?” they asked. “Yes,” Jesus answered. “Have you never read: ‘From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise’?”

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  5. Matthew 21:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When Jesus returned to the temple courts and began to teach, the chief priests and elders of the people came up to Him. “By what authority are You doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave You this authority?”

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  6. Matthew 21:25 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    What was the source of John’s baptism? Was it from heaven or from men?” They deliberated among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will ask, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’

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  7. Matthew 21:28 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But what do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first one and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’

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  8. Matthew 21:31 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Which of the two did the will of his father?” “The first,” they answered. Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you.

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  9. Matthew 21:40 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Therefore, when the owner of the vineyard returns, what will he do to those tenants?”

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  10. Matthew 22:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So tell us what You think: Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”

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  11. Matthew 22:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But Jesus knew their evil intent and said, “You hypocrites, why are you testing Me?

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  12. Matthew 22:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “Whose image is this,” He asked, “and whose inscription?”

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  13. Matthew 22:28 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    In the resurrection, then, whose wife will she be of the seven? For all of them were married to her.”

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  14. Matthew 22:42 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    “What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He?” “David’s,” they answered.

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  15. Matthew 23:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    You blind fools! Which is greater: the gold, or the temple that makes it sacred?

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  16. Matthew 23:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    You blind men! Which is greater: the gift, or the altar that makes it sacred?

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  17. Matthew 24:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?”

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  18. Matthew 24:45 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time?

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  19. Matthew 26:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When the disciples saw this, they were indignant and asked, “Why this waste?

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  20. Matthew 26:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Aware of this, Jesus asked, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.

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  21. Matthew 26:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver.

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  22. Matthew 26:62 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So the high priest stood up and asked Him, “Have You no answer? What are these men testifying against You?”

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  23. Matthew 26:65 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    At this, the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “He has blasphemed! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard the blasphemy.

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  24. Matthew 26:66 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    What do you think?” “He deserves to die,” they answered.

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  25. Matthew 26:68 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and said, “Prophesy to us, Christ! Who hit You?”

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  26. Matthew 26:70 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But he denied it before them all: “I do not know what you are talking about.”

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  27. Matthew 27:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.”

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  28. Matthew 27:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So when the crowd had assembled, Pilate asked them, “Which one do you want me to release to you: Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?”

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  29. Matthew 27:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” asked the governor. “Barabbas,” they replied.

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  30. Matthew 27:22 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “What then should I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” Pilate asked. They all answered, “Crucify Him!”

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  31. Matthew 27:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “Why?” asked Pilate. “What evil has He done?” But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify Him!”

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  32. Mark 1:24 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    “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!”

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  33. Mark 1:27 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    All the people were amazed and began to ask one another, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him!”

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  34. Mark 2:7 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    “Why does this man speak like this? He is blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?”

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  35. Mark 2:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    At once Jesus knew in His spirit that they were thinking this way within themselves. “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts?” He asked.

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  36. Mark 2:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “Which is easier: to say to a paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up, pick up your mat, and walk’?

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  37. Mark 2:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Now John’s disciples and the Pharisees were often fasting. So people came to Jesus and asked, “Why don’t Your disciples fast like John’s disciples and those of the Pharisees?”

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  38. Mark 2:24 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So the Pharisees said to Him, “Look, why are they doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath?”

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  39. Mark 2:25 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Jesus replied, “Have you never read what David did when he and his companions were hungry and in need?

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  40. Mark 3:33 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But Jesus replied, “Who are My mother and My brothers?”

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  41. Mark 4:24 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He went on to say, “Pay attention to what you hear. With the measure you use, it will be measured to you, and even more will be added to you.

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  42. Mark 4:30 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then He asked, “To what can we compare the kingdom of God? With what parable shall we present it?

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  43. Mark 4:40 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “Why are you so afraid?” He asked. “Do you still have no faith?”

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  44. Mark 4:41 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Overwhelmed with fear, they asked one another, “Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?”

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  45. Mark 5:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And he shouted in a loud voice, “What do You want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg You before God not to torture me!”

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  46. Mark 5:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “What is your name?” Jesus asked. “My name is Legion,” he replied, “for we are many.”

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  47. Mark 5:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Those tending the pigs ran off and reported this in the town and countryside, and the people went out to see what had happened.

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  48. Mark 5:30 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    At once Jesus was aware that power had gone out from Him. Turning to the crowd, He asked, “Who touched My garments?”

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  49. Mark 5:31 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    His disciples answered, “You can see the crowd pressing in on You, and yet You ask, ‘Who touched Me?’”

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  50. Mark 5:35 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    While He was still speaking, messengers from the house of Jairus arrived and said, “Your daughter is dead; why bother the Teacher anymore?”

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