The meaning of “περισσότερον”
Understanding perissóteron reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
neuter of περισσότερος (as adverb) more abundantly, a great deal, far more. - in a more superabundant way
περισσότερον
neuter of περισσότερος (as adverb) more abundantly, a great deal, far more. - in a more superabundant way
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Mark 7:36 | “And he charged them that they should tell no man: but the more he charged them, so much the more a great deal they published it; ” Word: περισσότερον (perissóteron) | |
| 1 Corinthians 15:10 | “But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.” Word: περισσότερον (perissóteron) | |
| Hebrews 6:17 | “Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath:” Word: περισσότερον (perissóteron) | |
| Hebrews 7:15 | “And it is yet far more evident: for that after the similitude of Melchisedec there ariseth another priest,” Word: περισσότερον (perissóteron) |