Berean Strong's Lexicon prosópolémpteó: To show partiality, to be a respecter of persons Original Word: προσωπολημπτέω Word Origin: Derived from πρόσωπον (prosopon, meaning "face" or "person") and λαμβάνω (lambanó, meaning "to receive" or "to take"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H5375 נָשָׂא (nasa) - to lift, carry, take - H6440 פָּנִים (panim) - face, presence Usage: The verb προσωπολημπτέω refers to the act of showing favoritism or partiality towards individuals based on external factors such as appearance, social status, or personal relationships. In the New Testament, it is used to emphasize the impartial nature of God's judgment and the call for believers to emulate this divine attribute by treating all people with fairness and equality. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, social hierarchies and favoritism were common, with individuals often receiving preferential treatment based on wealth, status, or connections. This cultural context highlights the radical nature of the Christian teaching against partiality, which called for a community where all members were valued equally, reflecting the impartiality of God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom prosópolémptés Definition to have respect of persons NASB Translation show partiality (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4380: προσωποληπτέωπροσωποληπτέω (L T Tr WH προσωπολημπτέω (see Mu)), προσωπολήπτω; a Hellenistic verb (derived from the following word (cf. Winers 33, 101 (96))), to respect the person (i. e. the external condition of a man), to have respect of persons: James 2:9. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance to show partialityFrom prosopoleptes; to favor an individual, i.e. Show partiality -- have respect to persons. see GREEK prosopoleptes Forms and Transliterations προσωπολημπτειτε προσωπολημπτεῖτε προσωποληπτείτε prosopolempteite prosopolempteîte prosōpolēmpteite prosōpolēmpteîteLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |