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τίς

Vocabulary form:

tivV, tiv

Definition:

who? what? which? why?

Erasmian:

Modern:

Frequency:

555

GK:

5515

Root:

tin

Mnemonics:

With accent, the word is very specific.

Notes:

When this word means "why?" it will usually be in the neuter (tiv).

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?”

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