Definition
who? what? which? why?
Vocabulary Form
τίς, τί
Erasmian
Modern
Root
τιν
Frequency
555
GK
5515
Mnemonics
With accent, the word is very specific.
Notes
When this word means "why?" it will usually be in the neuter (τί).
Biblical Concordance
| Revelation 13:4 | They worshiped the dragon because he had given authority to the beast, and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who (tis | τίς | nom sg masc) is like the beast?” and, “Who (tis | τίς | nom sg masc) is able to make war against him?” |
| Revelation 15:4 | Who (tis | τίς | nom sg masc) will not fear you, O Lord, and glorify your name? For you alone are holy, for all nations will come and worship before you, for your righteous acts have been revealed.” |
| Revelation 17:7 | Then the angel said to me, “Why are you astounded? I will explain to you the mystery of the woman and of the beast with seven heads and ten horns that carries her. |
| Revelation 18:18 | and cried out as they saw the smoke of her burning, exclaiming, “What (tis | τίς | nom sg fem) city was ever like the great city?” |
Mnemonics
τίς mnemonic