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The meaning of περισσῶς

Understanding perissōs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

adverb from περισσός exceedingly, out of measure, the more. - superabundantly

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περισσῶς

Phoneticper-is-soce'
Transliterationperissōs
Grammar Code
G:ADV
Greek Adverb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

adverb from περισσός exceedingly, out of measure, the more. - superabundantly

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 27:23

And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.

Word: περισσῶς (perissōs)
Mark 10:26

And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved?

Word: περισσῶς (perissōs)
Acts 26:11

And I punished them oft in every synagogue, and compelled them to blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad against them, I persecuted them even unto strange cities.

Word: περισσῶς (perissōs)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Matthew
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