Greek Word Study
The meaning of “περισσεία”
Understanding perisseía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
abundance(-ant, (-ly)), superfluity. - surplusage, i.e. superabundance
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
περισσεία
Phoneticper-is-si'-ah
Transliterationperisseía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
abundance(-ant, (-ly)), superfluity. - surplusage, i.e. superabundance
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 5:17 | “For 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.)” Word: περισσεία (perisseía) | |
| 2 Corinthians 8:2 | “How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.” Word: περισσεία (perisseía) | |
| James 1:21 | “Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.” Word: περισσεία (perisseía) |