ΠΡΟΣΩΠΟΛΗΨΙΑΣ, προσωποληψιας
PROSŌPOLĒPSIAS, prosōpolēpsias
Sounds Like: pro-so-po-lay-pSEE-as
Translations: of partiality, of favoritism, of respect of persons
From the root: ΠΡΟΣΩΠΟΛΗΨΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the act of showing favoritism or partiality, especially in judgment or treatment, based on a person's outward appearance, status, or position rather than on their true merit or character. It is a compound word formed from 'prosopon' (face/person) and 'lambano' (to take/receive), literally meaning 'a taking of the face'.
Inflection: Singular, Genitive, Feminine
Strong’s number: G4382 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Polycarp of Smyrna
- Polycarp’s Letter to the Philippians — 6:1
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΠΡΟΣΩΠΟΛΗΨΙΑ, appear in our texts.
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