πρόσωπον

prosōponNoun (Neuter)G4383

face

From: from G4314 (πρός) and (the visage, from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι));

Short Definition

the front (as being towards view), i.e. the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person

Full Lexicon Entry

1.prop., of persons (so always in cl.)
athe face, countenance
2.Of things (a) face, appearance (
LXX Usage: chiefly and very frequently for פָּנִים

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

72 times

Appears 72 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
15
2 Corinthians
11
Acts
10
Matthew
10
Revelation
9

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 13:12
  • 2 Corinthians 5:12
  • Galatians 1:22
  • Luke 22:64
  • Matthew 26:39

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