Greek Word Study
The meaning of “προσωποληψία”
Understanding prosōpolēpsía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
respect of persons. - partiality, i.e. favoritism
G4382
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
προσωποληψία
Phoneticpros-o-pol-ape-see'-ah
Transliterationprosōpolēpsía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
respect of persons. - partiality, i.e. favoritism
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 2:11 | “For there is no respect of persons with God.” Word: προσωποληψία (prosōpolēpsía) | |
| Ephesians 6:9 | “And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.” Word: προσωποληψία (prosōpolēpsía) | |
| Colossians 3:25 | “But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons. ” Word: προσωποληψία (prosōpolēpsía) | |
| James 2:1 | “My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.” Word: προσωποληψία (prosōpolēpsía) |