Greek noun (neuter) · G4383
πρόσωπον
prosoponpros'-o-pon
prop., of persons (so always in cl.); Of things (cf. Dalman, l.with)
75 uses in the Greek text, one for each word STEP Bible has tagged with this key
Concordance spelling: prósōpon
Word page · Part of the concordance, one page for every word of the Hebrew and Greek text. Strong's G4383is this word's number in James Strong's 1890 index of the King James Bible.
- 15 of 27New Testament books
- 6spellings
- 2meanings
The definition in full
Strong's key (1890) · G4383
the front (as being towards view), i.e. the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person
The King James renders it: (outward) appearance, X before, countenance, face, fashion, (men's) person, presence.
James Strong, The Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890), public domain. Strong indexed the King James text, and this site quotes his entry as that index.
Summary
prosopon is rendered "prop., of persons (so always in cl.); Of things (cf. Dalman, l.with)". It stands 75 times in the Greek text, across fifteen books.
- Thirteen of the uses stand in Luke, more than in any other book.
- The lexicon lists two meanings for it, beginning with "prop., of persons (so always in cl.)".
- Its first use in canonical order opens the ledger below.Matthew 6:16When you fast, do not be somber like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward.
- The Greek text spells it six different ways.
The first use
When you fast, do not be somber like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward.
Matthew 6:16πρόσωπα
The first use, in the order of the New Testament's books.
Where the word stands
The word stands in fifteen of the 27 New Testament books.
What the word means
The word carries two meanings: prop., of persons (so always in cl.), and Of things (cf. Dalman, l.with).
Each meaning, and the words it is translated by
| Meaning | Tagged as | Where |
|---|---|---|
| prop., of persons (so always in cl.)__(a) the face, countenance | Tagged as
| WhereMatthew 6:16When you fast, do not be somber like the hypocrites… |
| Of things (cf. Dalman, l.with)__(a) face, appearance (Psa.104:30): Mat.16:3 (WH, R, mg., om.), Luk.12:56, Jas.1:11 __(b) surface (Gen.2:6): Luk.21:35, Act.17:26 (AS) | Tagged aslisted under the table | WhereGenesis 2:6But springs welled up from the earth and watered the whole surface of the ground. |
The words built on the same word-part
Each word below begins with the same letters this one begins with. A shared word-part shows a family. It does not settle what any one of them means, so each word carries its own uses on its own page. Scholars call that shared part the stem.
| Word | Written | Meaning | Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| προσέρχομαι | proserchomai | to come near/agree | Uses86 |
| προσεύχομαι | proseuchomai | to pray | Uses85 |
| προσκυνέω | proskyneo | to worship | Uses60 |
| προσφέρω | prosphero | to bring to | Uses47 |
| προσευχή | proseuche | prayer | Uses35 |
| προσκαλέομαι | proskaleomai | to call to/summon | Uses28 |
| προσέχω | prosecho | to watch out | Uses24 |
| προστίθημι | prostithemi | to add (to) | Uses18 |
| προσδοκάω | prosdokao | to look for | Uses16 |
| προσδέχομαι | prosdechomai | to wait for/welcome | Uses14 |
| προσλαμβάνω | proslambano | to take | Uses12 |
| προσκαρτερέω | proskartereo | to continue in/with | Uses10 |
and 48 more on the stem.
All 75, in canonical order
Every use, in order
Every use, grouped by book, with its verse.
6 spellings and their grammar
STEP Bible tags every word of the Hebrew and Greek text with its spelling and its grammar. Both lists below count the rows printed underneath, written out in English, with the code beside each one as it was tagged.
How it is spelled
- πρόσωπον40
- προσώπου17
- πρόσωπα7
- προσώπῳ7
- πρόσωπόν3
- προσώπων1
The grammar of each form
- noun · accusative (object) · neuter singular39N-ASN
- noun · genitive (“of”) · neuter singular17N-GSN
- noun · dative (“to / for”) · neuter singular7N-DSN
- noun · accusative (object) · neuter plural5N-APN
- noun · nominative (subject) · neuter singular4N-NSN
- noun · nominative (subject) · neuter plural2N-NPN
- noun · genitive (“of”) · neuter plural1N-GPN
Matthew
ten uses
When you fast, do not be somber like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward.
- πρόσωπαprosopanoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluraltagged: appearance
But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face,
- πρόσωπόνprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: face
This is the one about whom it is written: ‘Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way before You.’
- προσώπουprosopounoun · genitive (“of”) · neuter singulartagged: face
and in the morning, ‘Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but not the signs of the times.
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: appearance
There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light.
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singulartagged: face
When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown in terror.
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: face
See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven.
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: face
They sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and that You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You seek favor from no one, because You pay no attention to external appearance.
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: appearance
Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.”
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: face
Then they spit in His face and struck Him. Others slapped Him
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: face
Mark
three uses
As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way.”
- προσώπουprosopounoun · genitive (“of”) · neuter singulartagged: face
“Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and seek favor from no one. Indeed, You are impartial and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay them or not?”
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: appearance
Then some of them began to spit on Him. They blindfolded Him, struck Him with their fists, and said to Him, “Prophesy!” And the officers received Him with slaps in His face.
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: face
Luke
thirteen uses
which You have prepared in the sight of all people,
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: face
While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell facedown and begged Him, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.”
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: face
This is the one about whom it is written: ‘Behold, I will send My messenger ahead of You, who will prepare Your way before You.’
- προσώπουprosopounoun · genitive (“of”) · neuter singulartagged: face
And as He was praying, the appearance of His face changed, and His clothes became radiantly white.
- προσώπουprosopounoun · genitive (“of”) · neuter singulartagged: face
As the day of His ascension approached, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: face
He sent messengers on ahead, who went into a village of the Samaritans to make arrangements for Him.
- προσώπουprosopounoun · genitive (“of”) · neuter singulartagged: face
But the people there refused to welcome Him, because He was heading for Jerusalem.
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singulartagged: face
After this, the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of Him to every town and place He was about to visit.
- προσώπουprosopounoun · genitive (“of”) · neuter singulartagged: face
You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and sky. Why don’t you know how to interpret the present time?
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: appearance
He fell facedown at Jesus’ feet in thanksgiving to Him—and he was a Samaritan.
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: face
“Teacher,” they inquired, “we know that You speak and teach correctly. You show no partiality, but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth.
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: person
For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of all the earth.
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: face
As the women bowed their faces to the ground in terror, the two men asked them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead?
- πρόσωπαprosopanoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluraltagged: faces
Acts
eleven uses
You have made known to me the paths of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence.’
- προσώπουprosopounoun · genitive (“of”) · neuter singulartagged: presence
The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified His servant Jesus. You handed Him over and rejected Him before Pilate, even though he had decided to release Him.
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: presence
The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.
- προσώπουprosopounoun · genitive (“of”) · neuter singulartagged: presence
All who were sitting in the Sanhedrin looked intently at Stephen, and they saw that his face was like the face of an angel.
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: face
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: face
And our fathers who received it brought it in with Joshua when they dispossessed the nations God drove out before them. It remained until the time of David,
- προσώπουprosopounoun · genitive (“of”) · neuter singulartagged: face
Before the arrival of Jesus, John preached a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
- προσώπουprosopounoun · genitive (“of”) · neuter singulartagged: face
From one man He made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and He determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands.
- προσώπουprosopounoun · genitive (“of”) · neuter singulartagged: face
Now I know that none of you among whom I have preached the kingdom will see my face again.
- πρόσωπόνprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: face
They were especially grieved by his statement that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship.
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: face
I told them that it is not the Roman custom to hand a man over before he has had an opportunity to face his accusers and defend himself against their charges.
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: face
1 Corinthians
three uses
Now we see but a dim reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: face
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: face
and the secrets of his heart will be made known. So he will fall facedown and worship God, proclaiming, “God is truly among you!”
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: face
2 Corinthians
twelve uses
as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the favor shown us in answer to their prayers.
- προσώπωνprosoponnoun · genitive (“of”) · neuter pluraltagged: persons
If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And if I have forgiven anything, I have forgiven it in the presence of Christ for your sake,
- προσώπῳprosoponoun · dative (“to / for”) · neuter singulartagged: presence
Now if the ministry of death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at the face of Moses because of its fleeting glory,
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: face
- προσώπουprosopounoun · genitive (“of”) · neuter singulartagged: face
We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to keep the Israelites from gazing at the end of what was fading away.
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: face
And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into His image with intensifying glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
- προσώπῳprosoponoun · dative (“to / for”) · neuter singulartagged: in face
For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
- προσώπῳprosoponoun · dative (“to / for”) · neuter singulartagged: face
We are not commending ourselves to you again. Instead, we are giving you an occasion to be proud of us, so that you can answer those who take pride in appearances rather than in the heart.
- προσώπῳprosoponoun · dative (“to / for”) · neuter singulartagged: appearance
In full view of the churches, then, show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our boasting about you.
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: face
Now by the mildness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am humble when face to face with you, but bold when away.
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: appearance
You are looking at outward appearances. If anyone is confident that he belongs to Christ, he should remind himself that we belong to Christ just as much as he does.
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: appearance
In fact, you even put up with anyone who enslaves you or exploits you or takes advantage of you or exalts himself or strikes you in the face.
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: face
Galatians
three uses
I was personally unknown, however, to the churches of Judea that are in Christ.
- προσώπῳprosoponoun · dative (“to / for”) · neuter singulartagged: by face
But as for the highly esteemed—whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not show favoritism—those leaders added nothing to me.
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: face
When Cephas came to Antioch, however, I opposed him to his face, because he stood to be condemned.
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: face
Colossians
one use
For I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me face to face,
- πρόσωπόνprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: face
1 Thessalonians
three uses
Brothers, although we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in heart), our desire to see you face to face was even more intense.
- προσώπῳprosoponoun · dative (“to / for”) · neuter singulartagged: in face
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: face
Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking from your faith.
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: face
2 Thessalonians
one use
They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His might,
- προσώπουprosopounoun · genitive (“of”) · neuter singulartagged: presence
Hebrews
one use
For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God.
- προσώπῳprosoponoun · dative (“to / for”) · neuter singulartagged: presence
James
two uses
For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits.
- προσώπουprosopounoun · genitive (“of”) · neuter singulartagged: appearance
For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror,
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: face
1 Peter
one use
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singulartagged: face
Jude
one use
These men are discontented grumblers, following after their own lusts; their mouths spew arrogance; they flatter others for their own advantage.
- πρόσωπαprosopanoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluraltagged: faces
Revelation
ten uses
The first living creature was like a lion, the second like a calf, the third had a face like a man, and the fourth was like an eagle in flight.
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: face
And they said to the mountains and the rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of the One seated on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb.
- προσώπουprosopounoun · genitive (“of”) · neuter singulartagged: face
And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. And they fell facedown before the throne and worshiped God,
- πρόσωπαprosopanoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluraltagged: faces
And the locusts looked like horses prepared for battle, with something like crowns of gold on their heads, and faces like the faces of men.
- πρόσωπαprosopanoun · nominative (subject) · neuter pluraltagged: faces
- πρόσωπαprosopanoun · nominative (subject) · neuter pluraltagged: faces
Then I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven, wrapped in a cloud, with a rainbow above his head. His face was like the sun, and his legs were like pillars of fire.
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · nominative (subject) · neuter singulartagged: face
And the twenty-four elders who sit on their thrones before God fell on their faces and worshiped God,
- πρόσωπαprosopanoun · accusative (object) · neuter pluraltagged: faces
But the woman was given two wings of a great eagle to fly from the presence of the serpent to her place in the wilderness, where she was nourished for a time, and times, and half a time.
- προσώπουprosopounoun · genitive (“of”) · neuter singulartagged: face
Then I saw a great white throne and the One seated on it. Earth and heaven fled from His presence, and no place was found for them.
- προσώπουprosopounoun · genitive (“of”) · neuter singulartagged: face
They will see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads.
- πρόσωπονprosoponnoun · accusative (object) · neuter singulartagged: face
Where it leads
How the numbers are counted
Every count on this page comes from STEP Bible's tagged Hebrew and Greek text, the same text the ledger prints. A use is counted once each time the tagging marks a word with this key.
Spellings are counted as the Greek text spells them, with the sentence's own punctuation taken off the word first, so a form that ends a clause is not counted as a second spelling.
The family is read from the lexicon by the stem the two words share, with the accents off, and a person or a place named on the stem is left out.
