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περισσεύω

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Definition

περισσεύω

(περισσός), [in LXX: 1 Samuel 2:33 (מַרְבִּית), 1 Kings 2:36, Ecclesiastes 3:19 (יָתַר ni., יוׄתֵר), Tob.4.16, Sir.10.27; 11:12; 19:24, Sir.30.38 (Sir.33.29), 1Ma.3.30 * ;]

I. Prop., intrans.,

1. of things, to be over and above the number (Hes.), hence,

(a) to be or remain over: Matthew 14:20; 15:37, Luke 9:17, John 6:12-13;

(b) to abound, be in abundance: Mark 12:44, Luke 12:15; 21:4, Acts 16:5, Romans 3:7; 5:15, 2 Corinthians 1:5; 8:2; 9:12, Philippians 1:26.

2. Of persons,

(a) to abound in, have in abundance: 1 Corinthians 14:12; 15:58, Philippians 4:12, 18; with genitive, Luke 15:17 T;

(b) to be superior or better, to excel: absol., 1 Corinthians 3:9; 8:8; with dative ref., 2 Corinthians 3:9; before ἐν, Romans 15:13, 1 Corinthians 15:58, 2 Corinthians 3:9; 8:7, Colossians 2:7; μᾶλλον, 1 Thessalonians 4:1; 4:10; μ καὶ μ., Philippians 1:9; πλεῖον, Matthew 5:20.

II. In late writers (Lft., Notes, 48 f.), trans.,

(a) to make to abound: with accusative before εἰς, 2 Corinthians 4:15; 9:8, Ephesians 1:8; pass., Matthew 13:12; 25:29; with genitive of thing(s), Luke 15:17, WH;

(b) to make to excel: with accusative of person(s), dative of thing(s), 1 Thessalonians 3:12 (cf. ὑπερ-περισσεύω).

Synonyms: πλεονάζω

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

39 total
  1. Matthew 5:20περισσεύσῃ · exceeds
    For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
  2. Matthew 13:12περισσευθήσεται · he will have an abundance
    Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.
  3. Matthew 14:20περισσεῦον · were left over
    They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
  4. Matthew 15:37περισσεῦον · were left over
    They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
  5. Matthew 25:29περισσευθήσεται · will have an abundance
    For everyone who has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. But the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.
  6. Mark 12:44περισσεύοντος · surplus
    For they all contributed out of their surplus, but she out of her poverty has put in all she had to live on.”
  7. Luke 9:17περισσεῦσαν · that were left over
    They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
  8. Luke 12:15περισσεύειν · abundance
    And He said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”
  9. Luke 15:17περισσεύονται · have plenty
    Finally he came to his senses and said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have plenty of food, but here I am, starving to death!
  10. Luke 21:4περισσεύοντος · surplus
    For they all contributed out of their surplus, but she out of her poverty has put in all she had to live on.”
  11. John 6:12περισσεύσαντα · that are left over
    And when everyone was full, He said to His disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over, so that nothing will be wasted.”
  12. John 6:13ἐπερίσσευσαν · left over
    So they collected them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten.
  13. Acts 16:5ἐπερίσσευον · grew
    So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers.
  14. Romans 3:7ἐπερίσσευσεν · accentuates
    However, if my falsehood accentuates God’s truthfulness, to the increase of His glory, why am I still condemned as a sinner?
  15. Romans 5:15ἐπερίσσευσεν · abound
    But the gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God’s grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, abound to the many!
  16. Romans 15:13περισσεύειν · may overflow
    Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
  17. 1 Corinthians 8:8περισσεύομεν · [better]
    But food does not bring us closer to God: We are no worse if we do not eat, and no better if we do.
  18. 1 Corinthians 14:12περισσεύητε · excel
    It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.
  19. 1 Corinthians 15:58περισσεύοντες · excel
    Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
  20. 2 Corinthians 1:5περισσεύει · overflow; περισσεύει · overflows
    For just as the sufferings of Christ overflow to us, so also through Christ our comfort overflows.
  21. 2 Corinthians 3:9περισσεύει
    For if the ministry of condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry of righteousness!
  22. 2 Corinthians 4:15περισσεύσῃ · may cause thanksgiving to overflow
    All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is extending to more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow, to the glory of God.
  23. 2 Corinthians 8:2ἐπερίσσευσεν · overflowed
    In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.
  24. 2 Corinthians 8:7περισσεύετε · you excel; περισσεύητε · you also excel
    But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness, and in the love we inspired in you—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.
  25. 2 Corinthians 9:8περισσεῦσαι · abound; περισσεύητε · you will abound
    And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
  26. 2 Corinthians 9:12περισσεύουσα · is also overflowing
    For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.
  27. Ephesians 1:8ἐπερίσσευσεν · He lavished
    …that He lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.
  28. Philippians 1:9περισσεύῃ · may abound
    And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,
  29. Philippians 1:26περισσεύῃ · will resound
    …so that through my coming to you again your exultation in Christ Jesus will resound on account of me.
  30. Philippians 4:12περισσεύειν · [how] to abound; περισσεύειν · of having plenty
    I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. In any and every situation I have learned the secret of being filled and being hungry, of having plenty and having need.
  31. Philippians 4:18περισσεύω · more
    I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.
  32. Colossians 2:7περισσεύοντες · [and] overflowing
    …rooted and built up in Him, established in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
  33. 1 Thessalonians 3:12περισσεύσαι · overflow
    And may the Lord cause you to increase and overflow with love for one another and for everyone else, just as our love for you overflows,
  34. 1 Thessalonians 4:1περισσεύητε · you should do so
    Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.
  35. 1 Thessalonians 4:10περισσεύειν · to excel
    And you are indeed showing this love to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to excel more and more