Topical Encyclopedia
The term "which" is a relative pronoun used frequently in the Bible to introduce clauses that provide more information about a subject or object. In the context of Scripture, "which" often serves to clarify, specify, or elaborate on divine truths, historical events, or moral teachings. Its usage is integral to understanding the nuances of biblical narratives and theological concepts.
Old Testament UsageIn the Old Testament, "which" is often used to connect descriptions of God's actions, laws, and promises. For example, in
Genesis 1:31 , "God saw all that He had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day." Here, "which" is implied in the description of creation, emphasizing the completeness and goodness of God's work.
The term also appears in the context of covenants and commandments. In
Exodus 20:11 , the Sabbath commandment is explained: "For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but on the seventh day He rested. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and set it apart as holy." The use of "which" in such contexts underscores the reasons behind divine instructions.
New Testament UsageIn the New Testament, "which" is frequently used in the teachings of Jesus and the writings of the apostles to expound on spiritual truths and the nature of the Kingdom of God. For instance, in
John 14:26 , Jesus speaks of the Holy Spirit: "But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you." The clause introduced by "which" highlights the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding believers.
The epistles also make extensive use of "which" to articulate theological doctrines and ethical instructions. In
Ephesians 2:8-9 , Paul writes, "For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast." The relative pronoun "which" is crucial in explaining the nature of salvation as a divine gift.
Theological ImplicationsThe use of "which" in Scripture often serves to deepen the reader's understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. It connects divine actions with their purposes and outcomes, illustrating the consistency and faithfulness of God throughout biblical history. By linking clauses, "which" helps to reveal the interconnectedness of biblical themes, such as creation, redemption, and sanctification.
Practical ApplicationFor believers, the careful reading of passages containing "which" can enhance comprehension of biblical teachings and encourage a more profound appreciation of God's word. Recognizing the function of "which" in Scripture can aid in discerning the intent and emphasis of biblical authors, leading to a more informed and enriched faith experience.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
a.) Of what sort or kind; what; what a; who.
2. (n.) A interrogative pronoun, used both substantively and adjectively, and in direct and indirect questions, to ask for, or refer to, an individual person or thing among several of a class; as, which man is it? which woman was it? which is the house? he asked which route he should take; which is best, to live or to die? See the Note under What, pron., 1.
3. (pron.) A relative pronoun, used esp. in referring to an antecedent noun or clause, but sometimes with reference to what is specified or implied in a sentence, or to a following noun or clause (generally involving a reference, however, to something which has preceded). It is used in all numbers and genders, and was formerly used of persons.
4. (pron.) A compound relative or indefinite pronoun, standing for any one which, whichever, that which, those which, the . . . which, and the like; as, take which you will.
Greek
5101. tis -- who?which? what?... 5100, 5101. tis. 5102 . who?
which? what? Part
... why. Word Origin an interrog.
pronoun related to tis Definition who?
which? what?
...3739. hos, he, ho -- usually rel. who,which, that, also...
... who,which, that, also demonstrative this, that. Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun
Transliteration: hos, he, ho Phonetic Spelling: (hos) Short Definition: who...
3606. hothen -- from where, forwhich reason
... from where, forwhich reason. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: hothen Phonetic
Spelling: (hoth'-en) Short Definition: whence, wherefore Definition: (a...
5224. huparchonta -- goods, thatwhich one has, thingswhich one...
... goods, thatwhich one has, thingswhich one possesseth, substance, that hast.... goods,
thatwhich one has, thingswhich one possesseth, substance, that hast....
1352. dio -- wherefore, onwhich account
... wherefore, onwhich account. Part of Speech: Conjunction Transliteration: dio Phonetic
Spelling: (dee-o') Short Definition: wherefore Definition: wherefore, on...
5303. husterema -- thatwhich is lacking, need
... thatwhich is lacking, need. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: husterema
Phonetic Spelling: (hoos-ter'-ay-mah) Short Definition: thatwhich is...
4220. poteron --which of two
...which of two. Part of Speech: Adverb, Interrogative Transliteration: poteron Phonetic
Spelling: (pot'-er-on) Short Definition:which of two, whether Definition...
2259. henika -- atwhich time
... atwhich time. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: henika Phonetic Spelling:
(hay-nee'-kah) Short Definition: when, whenever Definition: when, whenever, at...
4886. sundesmos -- thatwhich binds together, ie a bond
... thatwhich binds together, ie a bond. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration:
sundesmos Phonetic Spelling: (soon'-des-mos) Short Definition: a band...
1355. dioper -- forwhich very reason
... forwhich very reason. Part of Speech: Conjunction Transliteration: dioper Phonetic
Spelling: (dee-op'-er) Short Definition: wherefore Definition: wherefore...
Strong's Hebrew
834. asher -- who,which, that... 833, 834. asher. 835 . who,
which, that. Transliteration: asher Phonetic
Spelling: (ash-er') Short Definition:
which. Word Origin a prim.
...2098. zu -- this,which, who
... 2097, 2098. zu. 2099 . this,which, who. Transliteration: zu Phonetic
Spelling: (zoo) Short Definition:which. Word Origin from...
7945. shel -- who,which, that
... 7944, 7945. shel or she. 7946 . who,which, that. Transliteration: shel or
she Phonetic Spelling: (shel) Short Definition:which. Word Origin a prim. rel....
1768. di -- who,which, that, because
... 1767, 1768. di. 1769 . who,which, that, because. Transliteration: di Phonetic
Spelling: (dee) Short Definition:which. Word Origin (Aramaic) a prim....
2557. chamets -- thatwhich is leavened
... 2556c, 2557. chamets. 2558 . thatwhich is leavened. Transliteration: chamets
Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-mates') Short Definition: leavened....
7590. shat -- thatwhich is despised
... 7589, 7590. shat. 7591 . thatwhich is despised. Transliteration: shat Phonetic
Spelling: (shawt) Short Definition: despised.... thatwhich is despised...
7823. shachis -- thatwhich springs of the same
... thatwhich springs of the same. Transliteration: shachis or sachish Phonetic Spelling:
(shaw-khece') Short Definition: same.... thatwhich springs of the same...
4393. melo -- fullness, thatwhich fills
... 4392, 4393. melo or melo or melo. 4394 . fullness, thatwhich fills.
Transliteration: melo or melo or melo Phonetic Spelling: (mel-o') Short Definition:...
5113. Nod -- a region intowhich Cain wandered
... 5112, 5113. Nod. 5114 . a region intowhich Cain wandered. Transliteration:
Nod Phonetic Spelling: (node) Short Definition: Nod....
549. Amanah -- a river near Damascus, also the region fromwhich...
... Amanah. 550 . a river near Damascus, also the region fromwhich it flows.
Transliteration: Amanah Phonetic Spelling: (am-aw-naw') Short Definition: Amana....
Library
Of the Manner inWhich the Persecutors Died
Of the Manner inWhich the Persecutors Died. <. Of the Manner inWhich
the Persecutors Died Lactantius. translated by the rev....
The Spiritual Guidewhich Disentangles the Soul
The Spiritual Guidewhich Disentangles the Soul. <. The Spiritual Guidewhich
Disentangles the Soul Miguel de Molinos. Table of Contents. Title Page....
'Thatwhich was Lost'
... VOLUME II: ST. LUKE Chaps. XIII to XXIV 'THATWHICH WAS LOST'. 'An hundred
sheep ... ten pieces of silver,... two sons.'"Luke 15:4,8,11....
And on this Account That,Which, the Parts that Beget Being...
... Section 5. And on this account that,which, the parts that beget being bridled
by modesty? 5. And on this account that,which, the...
Of the First Prophecy,which is that of the Seals; and in the...
... THE FIRST PART Of the first Prophecy,which is that of the Seals; and in the
first place, of the events signified by the six first Seals....
Of the Order inwhich the Narrative Concerning Peter's Mother-In...
... The Prologue. Chapter XXI."Of the Order inWhich the Narrative Concerning
Peter's Mother-In-Law is Introduced. 51. Matthew proceeds...
'Fruitwhich is Death'
... HOSEA 'FRUITWHICH IS DEATH'. 'Israel... insincere. In reality, Baal alone possesses
the heartwhich its owner would share between him and Jehovah....
"Thatwhich was from the Beginning,which we have Heard,which we...
... Sermon I. "Thatwhich was from the beginning,which we have heard,which we have
seen with our eyes,which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of...
The Opinionwhich is to be Corroborated by Testimonies
... SECOND PART I. THE OPINIONWHICH IS TO BE CORROBORATED BY TESTIMONIES.
This opinion,which explains Romans 7, as relating not to...
But, as for thatwhich is Written, that God did Good to the Hebrew...
... Section 32. But, as for thatwhich is written, that God did good to the
Hebrew? 32. But, as for thatwhich is written, that God...
Thesaurus
Which (32437 Occurrences)... and adjectively, and in direct and indirect questions, to ask for, or refer to,
an individual person or thing among several of a class; as,
which man is it?
...Salvation-which (1 Occurrence)
Salvation-which. Salvations, Salvation-which. Salve . Multi-Version
Concordance Salvation-which (1 Occurrence). Hebrews...
Vows (38 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Voluntary promiseswhich, when once made, were
to be kept if the thing vowed was right. They were made...
Key (8 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) An instrument by means ofwhich the bolt of a lock is shot or drawn; usually,
a removable metal instrument fitted to the mechanism of a particular lock...
Quantity (18 Occurrences)
... the property of being measurable, or capable of increase and decrease, multiplication
and division; greatness; and more concretely, thatwhich answers the...
Similitude (18 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) The act of likening, or thatwhich likens, one thing to another;
fanciful or imaginative comparison; a simile. 3. (n.) That...
Spoons (11 Occurrences)
... Exodus 37:16 He made the vesselswhich were on the table, its dishes, its spoons,
its bowls, and its pitchers withwhich to pour out, of pure gold....
Sphere (3 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) A body or space contained under a single surface,which in every part
is equally distant from a point within called its center....
Siddim (3 Occurrences)
... Valley of the broad plains, "which is the salt sea" (Genesis 14:3, 8, 10), between
Engedi and the cities of the plain, at the south end of the Dead Sea....
Zeboim (7 Occurrences)
... 1) tsebho`im; Seboeim (Nehemiah 11:34); (2) ge ha-tsebho`im; Gai ten Samein (1 Samuel
13:18)): (1) A Benjamite town mentioned as between HADID (which see) and...
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