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# partial, be partial, partiality, show partiality
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## Definition:
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2017-04-15 17:23:59 +00:00
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The terms "be partial" and "show partiality" refer to making a choice to treat certain people as more important than other people.
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2017-04-15 17:23:59 +00:00
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* This is similar to showing favoritism, which means to treat some people better than others.
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* Usually partiality or favoritism is shown to people because they are more rich or more popular than other people.
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* The Bible instructs his people to not show partiality or favoritism to people who are rich or of high status.
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* In his letter to the Romans, Paul teaches that God judges people fairly and with no partiality.
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* The book of James teaches that it is wrong to give someone a better seat or better treatment because they are rich.
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2017-05-05 21:21:46 +00:00
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(See also: [favor](../kt/favor.md))
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## Bible References:
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* [Deuteronomy 01:17](rc://en/tn/help/deu/01/17)
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* [Malachi 02:09](rc://en/tn/help/mal/02/09)
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* [Mark 12:13-15](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/12/13)
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* [Matthew 22:16](rc://en/tn/help/mat/22/16)
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* [Romans 02:10-12](rc://en/tn/help/rom/02/10)
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## Word Data:
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2019-09-14 12:36:52 +00:00
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* Strong's: H5234, H5375, H6440, G991, G2983, G4299, G4381, G4382, G4383
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2019-06-11 19:35:03 +00:00
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