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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. Mark 5:39 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He went inside and asked, “Why all this commotion and weeping? The child is not dead, but asleep.”

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  2. Mark 6:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard Him were astonished. “Where did this man get these ideas?” they asked. “What is this wisdom He has been given? And how can He perform such miracles?

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  3. Mark 6:24 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then she went out and asked her mother, “What should I request?” And her mother answered, “The head of John the Baptist.”

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  4. Mark 6:36 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Dismiss the crowd so they can go to the surrounding countryside and villages and buy themselves something to eat.”

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  5. Mark 7:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So the Pharisees and scribes questioned Jesus: “Why do Your disciples not walk according to the tradition of the elders? Instead, they eat with defiled hands.”

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  6. Mark 8:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    In those days the crowd once again became very large, and they had nothing to eat. Jesus called the disciples to Him and said,

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  7. Mark 8:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “I have compassion for this crowd, because they have already been with Me three days and have nothing to eat.

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  8. Mark 8:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Jesus sighed deeply in His spirit and said, “Why does this generation demand a sign? Truly I tell you, no sign will be given to this generation.”

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  9. Mark 8:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Aware of their conversation, Jesus asked them, “Why are you debating about having no bread? Do you still not see or understand? Do you have such hard hearts?

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  10. Mark 8:27 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then Jesus and His disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way, He questioned His disciples: “Who do people say I am?”

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  11. Mark 8:29 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Christ.”

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  12. Mark 8:36 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?

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  13. Mark 8:37 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?

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  14. Mark 9:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For they were all so terrified that Peter did not know what else to say.

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  15. Mark 9:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So they kept this matter to themselves, discussing what it meant to rise from the dead.

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  16. Mark 9:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “What are you disputing with them?” He asked.

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  17. Mark 9:33 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then they came to Capernaum. While Jesus was in the house, He asked them, “What were you discussing on the way?”

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  18. Mark 9:34 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But they were silent, for on the way they had been arguing about which of them was the greatest.

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  19. Mark 9:50 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Salt is good, but if the salt loses its saltiness, with what will you season it? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”

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  20. Mark 10:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “What did Moses command you?” He replied.

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  21. Mark 10:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    As Jesus started on His way, a man ran up and knelt before Him. “Good Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

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  22. Mark 10:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “Why do you call Me good?” Jesus replied. “No one is good except God alone.

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  23. Mark 10:26 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    They were even more astonished and said to one another, “Who then can be saved?”

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  24. Mark 10:36 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “What do you want Me to do for you?” He inquired.

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  25. Mark 10:38 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “You do not know what you are asking,” Jesus replied. “Can you drink the cup I will drink, or be baptized with the baptism I will undergo?”

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  26. Mark 10:51 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “What do you want Me to do for you?” Jesus asked. “Rabboni,” said the blind man, “let me see again.”

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  27. Mark 11:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    If anyone asks, ‘Why are you doing this?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it and will return it shortly.’”

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  28. Mark 11:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and some who were standing there asked, “Why are you untying the colt?”

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  29. Mark 11:28 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “By what authority are You doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave You the authority to do them?”

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  30. Mark 11:31 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    They deliberated among themselves what they should answer: “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will ask, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’

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  31. Mark 12:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    What then will the owner of the vineyard do? He will come and kill those tenants and give the vineyard to others.

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  32. Mark 12:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But Jesus saw through their hypocrisy and said, “Why are you testing Me? Bring Me a denarius to inspect.”

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  33. Mark 12:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So they brought it, and He asked them, “Whose image is this? And whose inscription?” “Caesar’s,” they answered.

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  34. Mark 12:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

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

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  35. Mark 13:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to be fulfilled?”

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  36. Mark 13:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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.

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  37. Mark 14:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume?

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  38. Mark 14:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But Jesus said, “Leave her alone; why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.

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  39. Mark 14:36 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    “Abba, Father,” He said, “all things are possible for You. Take this cup from Me. Yet not what I will, but what You will.”

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  40. Mark 14:40 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And again Jesus returned and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy. And they did not know what to answer Him.

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  41. Mark 14:60 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So the high priest stood up before them and questioned Jesus, “Have You no answer? What are these men testifying against You?”

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  42. Mark 14:63 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    At this, the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “Why do we need any more witnesses?

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  43. Mark 14:64 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    You have heard the blasphemy. What is your verdict?” And they all condemned Him as deserving of death.

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  44. Mark 14:68 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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.

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  45. Mark 15:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So Pilate asked them again, “What then do you want me to do with the One you call the King of the Jews?”

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  46. Mark 15:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

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

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  47. Mark 15:24 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    And they crucified Him. They also divided His garments by casting lots to decide what each of them would take.

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  48. Mark 15:34 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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?”

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  49. Mark 16:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    They were asking one another, “Who will roll away the stone from the entrance of the tomb?”

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  50. Luke 1:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “How can I be sure of this?” Zechariah asked the angel. “I am an old man, and my wife is well along in years.”

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