The meaning of “περισσεύω”
Understanding perisseúō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(make, more) abound, (have, have more) abundance (be more) abundant, be the better, enough and to spare, exceed, excel, ...
περισσεύω
(make, more) abound, (have, have more) abundance (be more) abundant, be the better, enough and to spare, exceed, excel, increase, be left, redound, remain (over and above). - to superabound (in quantity or quality), be in excess, be superfluous - also (transitively) to cause to superabound or excel
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 14:20 | “And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full.” Word: περισσεύω (perisseúō) | |
| Luke 15:17 | “And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!” Word: περισσεύω (perisseúō) | |
| Acts 16:5 | “And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily.” Word: περισσεύω (perisseúō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 14:12 | “Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.” Word: περισσεύω (perisseúō) | |
| Ephesians 1:8 | “Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;” Word: περισσεύω (perisseúō) |