περισσεία
perisseiaexcessHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine4 occurrences3 books4 verses
Definition
περισσεία, -ας, ἡ
(περισσευω), [in LXX: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 (יִתְרוֹן and cogn. forms, Ecclesiastes 1:3, al.) * ;]
1. abundance, superfluity: Romans 5:17, 2 Corinthians 8:2; 10:15, James 1:21 (so also Inscr., see LAE, 80).
2. (a) superiority (Ec, see supr.);
(b) profit (ib.).
Usage patterns
Occurrences
4 total
- Romans 5:17περισσείαν · abundanceFor if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ!
- 2 Corinthians 8:2περισσεία · abundantIn the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.
- 2 Corinthians 10:15περισσείανNeither do we boast beyond our limits in the labors of others. But we hope that as your faith increases, our area of influence among you will greatly increase as well,
- James 1:21περισσείαν · every expressionTherefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.