partial, partiality

Definition

The terms “be partial” and “show partiality” refer to making a choice to treat certain people as more important than other people.

• This is similar to showing favoritism, which means to treat some people better than others.
• Usually partiality or favoritism is shown to people because they are more rich or more popular than other people.
• The Bible instructs his people to not show partiality or favoritism to people who are rich or of high status.
• In his letter to the Romans, Paul teaches that God judges people fairly and with no partiality.
• The book of James teaches that it is wrong to give someone a better seat or better treatment because they are rich.

(See also: favor)

Bible References

• Deuteronomy 1:17
• Malachi 2:9
• Mark 12:13-15
• Matthew 22:16
• Romans 2:10-12

Word Data

• Strong’s: H5234, H6440, G09910, G15190, G29830, G42990, G43830