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respecter

Meaning of “respecter”

One who shows partial regard according to a person's outward status or circumstances.

Definition sources

Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: Acts 10:34

Complete exact-word concordance

The KJV occurrence

KJV PCE
Acts 10:34
¶ Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Acts 10:34 · retained source text

¶ Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a trueth I perceiue y t God is no respecter of persons:

1611 marginal noteDeut. 10.17. rom. 2.11. 1.pet. 1.17.

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Definition evidence

1 · Direct Scripture definition

Acts 10:34; Acts 10:35

Peter's statement that God is no respecter of persons is explained by acceptance in every nation without outward-status partiality.

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

One who respects; in the phrase respecter of persons, one whose judgment is biased by outward circumstances.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 2, leaf 470