The meaning of “τὶς”
Understanding tìs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
an enclitic indefinite pronoun a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one...
τὶς
an enclitic indefinite pronoun a (kind of), any (man, thing, thing at all), certain (thing), divers, he (every) man, one (X thing), ought, + partly, some (man, -body, - thing, -what), (+ that no-)thing, what(-soever), X wherewith, whom(-soever), whose(-soever). - some or any person or object
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 20:20 | “Then came to him the mother of Zebedee’s children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him.” Word: τὶς (tìs) | |
| Romans 8:39 | “Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. ” Word: τὶς (tìs) | |
| Philippians 1:15 | “Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:” Word: τὶς (tìs) | |
| 2 Timothy 2:18 | “Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.” Word: τὶς (tìs) | |
| 1 Peter 2:19 | “For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.” Word: τὶς (tìs) |