περισσεία

Dictionary

περισσεία, ας, ἡ

Greek transliteration

perisseia

Simplified transliteration

perisseia

Strong's number

4050

GK Number

4353

Frequency in New Testament

Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag

n-1a

Gloss

abundance, prevalence

Definition

superabundance, Rom. 5:17; 2 Cor. 8:2; 10:15; Jas. 1:21*

Romans 5:17	For if by the transgression of the one man death reigned through that one, much more will those who receive the abundance (perisseian \| περισσείαν \| acc sg fem) of grace and the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one, Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 8:2	how that in a severe test of affliction, the fullness (perisseia \| περισσεία \| nom sg fem) of their joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in the richness of their generosity.
2 Corinthians 10:15	We will not go beyond proper limits by boasting in the labors of others, but we have hope that as your faith continues to grow, our area of activity among you will be greatly enlarged,
James 1:21	Therefore put aside all filthiness and rampant (perisseian \| περισσείαν \| acc sg fem) wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

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