B2 Formal Morals

„Bei Gott gilt kein Ansehen der Person."

God is no respecter of persons.

Bei Gott gilt kein Ansehen der Person. — German idiom meaning: God is no respecter of persons. (B2)
Bei Gott gilt kein Ansehen der Person. — German idiom reference | DeuTale

What does „Bei Gott gilt kein Ansehen der Person." mean in German?

„Bei Gott gilt kein Ansehen der Person." means "God is no respecter of persons.." Literally: "With God counts no regard of the person.."

Literal Translation

"With God counts no regard of the person."

Bei With
Gott God
gilt counts
kein no
Ansehen regard
der of
Person the

English Equivalent

"God is no respecter of persons."

This English idiom conveys the same meaning as the German expression.

Grammar Notes

Biblical expression; genitive 'der Person'

When is this idiom used?

Formal

This expression is used in formal or literary German, often found in written texts and speeches.

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