memphomai describes finding fault with persons, whether stated as an objection or used of fault found in them.

The two occurrences show finding fault with persons: as a question about continued fault-finding in Romans 9:19 and as a participial description of fault found with “them” in Hebrews 8:8.

1. Finding fault with persons · dominant

   In Romans 9:19, the present middle indicative occurs in the question, “Why does he still find fault?” In Hebrews 8:8, the present middle participle describes fault being found “with them” before the announcement concerning a new covenant; the APB renders the clause “finding fault with them.”

   Romans 9:19Hebrews 8:8

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the term with “find fault” in Romans 9:19 and “finding fault with them” in Hebrews 8:8. These renderings confirm the clauses' overall presentation rather than establish separate meanings.