ΠΡΟΣΩΠΟΛΗΜΠΤΙΤΑΙ, προσωπολημπτιται
PROSŌPOLĒMPTITAI, prosōpolēmptitai
Sounds Like: pro-so-po-LEMP-tee-tai
Translations: respecters of persons, those who show partiality, partial people
From the root: ΠΡΟΣΩΠΟΛΗΜΠΤΗΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to individuals who show favoritism or partiality, especially in judgment or treatment, based on external factors like wealth, status, or appearance, rather than on merit or justice. It is a compound word derived from 'prosopon' (face) and 'lambano' (to take or receive), literally meaning 'face-taker' or 'one who takes a face', which idiomatically signifies showing favoritism. It is used to describe people who are biased.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G4381 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- James — 2:9
From the same root
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