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περίσσευμα

perisseumaoverflowHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · neuter5 occurrences4 books4 verses

Definition

περίσσευμα, -τος, τό

(περισσεύω) [in LXX: Ecclesiastes 2:15 * ;]

that which is over and above, superfluity, abundance: opposite to ὑστέρημα (which see), 2 Corinthians 8:13-14; pl., Mark 8:8; metaphorically, π. τ. καρδίας, Matthew 12:34, Luke 6:45 (cf. Ec, l.with; Plut., al.).

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

5 total
  1. Matthew 12:34περισσεύματος · overflow
    You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.
  2. Mark 8:8περισσεύματα · that were left over
    The people ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
  3. Luke 6:45περισσεύματος · the overflow
    The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.
  4. 2 Corinthians 8:14περίσσευμα · surplus; περίσσευμα · surplus
    At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. This way there will be equality.