# 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](../kt/favor.md))

## Bible References:

* [Deuteronomy 01:17](rc://en/tn/help/deu/01/17)
* [Malachi 02:09](rc://en/tn/help/mal/02/09)
* [Mark 12:13-15](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/12/13)
* [Matthew 22:16](rc://en/tn/help/mat/22/16)
* [Romans 02:10-12](rc://en/tn/help/rom/02/10)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H5234, H6440, G991, G1519, G2983, G4299, G4383
