Perisseia περισσεία
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| περισσεία | |
|---|---|
| Transliteration | perisseia |
| Strong's number | G4050 |
| Language | Greek |
| Part of speech | feminine noun |
| Gloss | excess |
| Occurrences | 4 in 4 verses |
| Most frequent in | 2 Corinthians (2) |
Perisseia (Greek περισσεία, Strong's G4050) is a Greek feminine noun meaning “excess”. It occurs 4 times in 4 verses of the New Testament.
Definition
περισσεία, -ας, ἡ
(περισσευω), [in LXX: Ecc.12:1-14 (יִתְרוֹן and cogn. forms, Ecc.1:3, al.) * ;]
1. abundance, superfluity: Rom.5:17, 2Co.8:2 10:15, Jas.1:21 (so also Inscr., see LAE, 80).
2. (a) superiority (Ec, see supr.);
(b) profit (ib.).†
(AS)
(περισσευω), [in LXX: Ecc.12:1-14 (יִתְרוֹן and cogn. forms, Ecc.1:3, al.) * ;]
1. abundance, superfluity: Rom.5:17, 2Co.8:2 10:15, Jas.1:21 (so also Inscr., see LAE, 80).
2. (a) superiority (Ec, see supr.);
(b) profit (ib.).†
(AS)
From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
Translated as
| KJV | abundance (2), abundantly (1), superfluity (1) |
|---|---|
| BSB | abundance (1), abundant (1), every expression (1) |
Verses
Every verse with Perisseia, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).
Romans
- Romans 5:17For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive an abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ!
2 Corinthians
- 2 Corinthians 8:2How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.
- 2 Corinthians 10:15Not boasting of things without our measure, that is, of other men’s labours; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according to our rule abundantly,Neither do we boast beyond our limits in the labors of others. But we hope that as your faith increases, our area of influence among you will greatly increase as well,
James
- James 1:21Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.
Notes
- Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
- English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).