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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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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
3x
Most Frequent Book
Romans
Book Distribution

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