Vocabulary Form
πρόσωπον, -ου, τό
Definition

face, appearance

Erasmian
Modern
Root
προσωπο
Frequency
76
GK
4725
Cognates

Prosopography refers to describing a person's face.

Mnemonics

Pour soap on your face.

Mnemonic Singing

Turn your eyes upon Jesus;
look full in His wonderful face.

Song

Biblical Concordance

Matthew 6:16 “And when you fast, do not put on a gloomy face as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces (prosōpa | πρόσωπα | acc pl neut) so that they will appear to others as fasting; I tell you the truth, they have their reward.
Matthew 6:17 But when you fast, anoint your head with oil and wash your face (prosōpon | πρόσωπον | acc sg neut),
Matthew 11:10 This is the one about whom it stands written, ‘Behold, I send my messenger ahead of you (prosōpou | προσώπου | gen sg neut), who will prepare your way before you.’
Matthew 16:3 and in the morning, ‘It will be stormy today, for the sky is red and threatening.’ You know how to interpret the appearance (prosōpon | πρόσωπον | acc sg neut) of the sky, but you cannot evaluate the signs of the times?
Matthew 17:2 And he was transfigured before them, and his face (prosōpon | πρόσωπον | nom sg neut) shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light.
Matthew 17:6 And when the disciples heard this, they were overcome with fear and fell face down (prosōpon | πρόσωπον | acc sg neut) on the ground.
Matthew 18:10 “See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face (prosōpon | πρόσωπον | acc sg neut) of my Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 22:16 And they sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are true and teach the way of God in truth, and show deference to no one, for you are not swayed by appearances (prosōpon | πρόσωπον | acc sg neut).
Matthew 26:39 And going a short distance beyond them, he threw face (prosōpon | πρόσωπον | acc sg neut) himself face (prosōpon | πρόσωπον | acc sg neut), to the ground, praying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me! Yet not as I will but as you will.”
Matthew 26:67 Then they spat in his face (prosōpon | πρόσωπον | acc sg neut) and struck him; and some slapped him,
Mark 1:2 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, “Behold, I am sending my messenger my before your face (prosōpou | προσώπου | gen sg neut), your who will prepare your way, your
Mark 12:14 When they came they said to him, “Teacher, we know that you are truthful and that the opinion of another is of no concern to you. For you do not regard the position (prosōpon | πρόσωπον | acc sg neut) of men, but you truly teach the way of God. Is it lawful to pay tax to Caesar, or not? Should we give, or should we not pay?”
Mark 14:65 And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face (prosōpon | πρόσωπον | acc sg neut), and to strike him, and to say to him, “Prophesy!” Even the officers received him with slaps to the face.
Luke 2:31 which you have prepared in the presence (prosōpon | πρόσωπον | acc sg neut) of all peoples,
Luke 5:12 It happened that, when he was in one of the cities, there was a man full of leprosy. And seeing Jesus, he fell on his face (prosōpon | πρόσωπον | acc sg neut) and implored him, saying, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.”
Luke 7:27 This is he of whom it is written, ‘Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you.’
Luke 9:29 As he was praying, the appearance of his face (prosōpou | προσώπου | gen sg neut) was changed, and his clothing turned a dazzling white,
Luke 9:51 Now when the days of his ascension drew near, Jesus set his face (prosōpon | πρόσωπον | acc sg neut) to go to Jerusalem.
Luke 9:52 He sent messengers before his face (prosōpou | προσώπου | gen sg neut). Having set off, they entered a village of the Samaritans, in order to prepare for him.
Luke 9:53 But they did not receive him, because his face (prosōpon | πρόσωπον | nom sg neut) was set toward Jerusalem.
Luke 10:1 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them on ahead (prosōpou | προσώπου | gen sg neut) of him, two by two, into every town and place where he himself was about to go.
Luke 12:56 Hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance (prosōpon | πρόσωπον | acc sg neut) of the earth and the sky. How is it that you do not know how to interpret this present time?
Luke 17:16 and fell on his face (prosōpon | πρόσωπον | acc sg neut) at Jesus’ feet, giving him thanks — and he was a Samaritan.
Luke 20:21 They questioned him, saying, “Teacher, we know that you speak and teach truthfully and show no partiality (prosōpon | πρόσωπον | acc sg neut), but truly teach the way of God.
Luke 21:35 like a trap. For it will come upon all those who live on the face (prosōpon | πρόσωπον | acc sg neut) of the whole earth.