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the woman who vs the woman which

The phrase 'the woman who' is correct, while 'the woman which' is incorrect. 'Who' is used to refer to people, whereas 'which' is used for things or animals.
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Last updated: November 04, 2024 • 10602 views

the woman who

Correct. 'Who' is used to refer to people.

This phrase is used to introduce a relative clause that provides more information about a specific woman.

Examples:

  • The woman who lives next door is a doctor.
  • I saw the woman who helped me yesterday.

the woman which

Incorrect. 'Which' is used for things or animals, not people.

  • Thus much will suffice to show you that "the woman which was a sinner" is neither to be confounded with Mary of Magdala on the one hand, or Mary of Bethany ...
  • And the woman which thou sawest is that great city, which reigneth over the kings of the earth. Holman Christian Standard Bible And the woman you saw is the ...
  • For the woman which hath an husband is bound by the law to her husband so long as he liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is loosed from the law of her ...
  • King James Version For the woman which hath an husband is bound by the law to her husband so long as he liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is loosed ...

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