The meaning of “περίσσευμα”
Understanding perísseuma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
abundance, that was left, over and above. - a surplus, or superabundance
περίσσευμα
abundance, that was left, over and above. - a surplus, or superabundance
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:34 | “O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.” Word: περίσσευμα (perísseuma) | |
| Mark 8:8 | “So they did eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets.” Word: περίσσευμα (perísseuma) | |
| Luke 6:45 | “A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.” Word: περίσσευμα (perísseuma) | |
| 2 Corinthians 8:14 | “But by an equality, that now at this time your abundance may be a supply for their want, that their abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality:” Word: περίσσευμα (perísseuma) |