The meaning of “περισσότερος”
Understanding perissóteros reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
comparative of περισσός more abundant, greater (much) more, overmuch. - more superabundant (in number, degree or charact...
περισσότερος
comparative of περισσός more abundant, greater (much) more, overmuch. - more superabundant (in number, degree or character)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 23:14 | “Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation.” Word: περισσότερος (perissóteros) | |
| Mark 12:40 | “Which devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.” Word: περισσότερος (perissóteros) | |
| Luke 12:48 | “But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.” Word: περισσότερος (perissóteros) | |
| 1 Corinthians 12:24 | “For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked:” Word: περισσότερος (perissóteros) | |
| 2 Corinthians 10:8 | “For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:” Word: περισσότερος (perissóteros) |