678. aprosópolémptós

Lexicon

aprosópolémptós: Without partiality

Original Word: ἀπροσωπολήμπτως
Part of Speech: Adverb
Transliteration: aprosópolémptós
Pronunciation: ah-pro-so-po-LEEMP-tos
Phonetic Spelling: (ap-ros-o-pol-ape'-tos)
Definition: Without partiality
Meaning: (literary and Jewish), without any preference (undue favor, partiality) for a person.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

impartially

Adverb from a compound of a (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of a presumed compound of prosopon and lambano (compare prosopoleptes); in a way not accepting the person, i.e. Impartially -- without respect of persons.

see GREEK a

see GREEK prosopon

see GREEK lambano

see GREEK prosopoleptes

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
adverb from a comp. of alpha (as a neg. prefix), prosópon and lambanó
Definition
not accepting the person, i.e. without respect of persons
NASB Translation
impartially (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 678: ἀπροσωπολήπτως

ἀπροσωπολήπτως (ἀπροσωπολήμπτως L T Tr WH; cf. references under Mu), a word of Hellenistic origin (alpha privative and προσωπολήπτης, which see), without respect of persons, i. e. impartially: 1 Peter 1:17 (Epistle of Barnabas 4, 12 [ET]; (Clement of Rome, 1 Cor. 1, 3 [ET])). (The adjective ἀπροσωπόληπτος occurs here and there in ecclesiastical writings.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek prefix ἀ- (a-, "not") and προσωπολήμπτης (prosōpolēmptēs, "respecter of persons" or "one who shows partiality").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἀπροσωπολήμπτως, the concept of impartiality is present in the Hebrew Scriptures. Key Hebrew terms related to this idea include:
• H3808 לֹא (lo'): A negation, often used to express the absence of something, similar to the Greek prefix ἀ-.
• H5375 נָשָׂא (nasa'): To lift, bear, or carry, used in contexts where partiality is shown by "lifting the face" of someone, implying favoritism.
• H4941 מִשְׁפָּט (mishpat): Judgment or justice, often used to describe fair and equitable treatment in legal and moral contexts.

These Hebrew terms collectively convey the biblical principle of impartiality, aligning with the New Testament usage of ἀπροσωπολήμπτως to describe God's just and unbiased nature.

Usage: This adverb is used in the New Testament to describe an action or judgment that is carried out without favoritism or bias, reflecting fairness and equality.

Context: The term ἀπροσωπολήμπτως appears in the New Testament to emphasize the impartial nature of God's judgment and the expected conduct of believers. It is a compound word that negates the concept of προσωπολήμπτης, which refers to showing favoritism or partiality based on external factors such as status, wealth, or ethnicity. The prefix ἀ- signifies the absence of such partiality.

In the New Testament, this term is notably used in 1 Peter 1:17: "Since you call on a Father who judges each one's work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners." (BSB). Here, the apostle Peter reminds believers that God, as the ultimate judge, evaluates each person's deeds without bias, encouraging them to live in a manner that reflects reverence and respect for God's impartiality.

The concept of impartiality is a significant theme in biblical teaching, underscoring the idea that God's love and justice are extended to all people equally, regardless of their social or cultural background. This principle is foundational for Christian ethics, urging believers to emulate God's fairness in their interactions with others.

Forms and Transliterations

απροσωπολημπτως ἀπροσωπολήμπτως απροσωπολήπτως aprosopolemptos aprosopolḗmptos aprosōpolēmptōs aprosōpolḗmptōs

Englishman's Concordance

1 Peter 1:17 Adv
GRK: ἐπικαλεῖσθε τὸν ἀπροσωπολήμπτως κρίνοντα κατὰ
NAS: as Father the One who impartially judges
KJV: who without respect of persons judgeth
INT: you call on him who impartially judges according to

Strong's Greek 678
1 Occurrence

ἀπροσωπολήμπτως — 1 Occ.