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εὐπροσωπέω
euprosōpeō
G2146
G:V Greek

to impress

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Euprosopeo denotes seeking to make a favorable outward showing, as in a fleshly context in Galatians 6:12.

The attested use describes a desire to make a favorable outward showing in a fleshly context, linked in Galatians 6:12 with compelling circumcision to avoid persecution.

Senses in use

  1. Seeking a favorable outward showing · dominant

    In Galatians 6:12, the aorist active infinitive occurs with those who desire an outwardly favorable showing “in the flesh”; the APB renders the clause “desire to make a good showing in the flesh.”

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Galatians 6:12, the APB presents the clause as “desire to make a good showing in the flesh.” This rendering identifies the clause's overall presentation rather than a precise English equivalent for the term.

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