4050. perisseia

Lexicon

perisseia: Abundance, surplus, superfluity, overflow

Original Word: περισσεία
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: perisseia
Pronunciation: pe-ris-SAY-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (per-is-si'-ah)
Definition: Abundance, surplus, superfluity, overflow
Meaning: abundance, superfluity.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

abundance, surplus

From perisseuo; surplusage, i.e. Superabundance -- abundance(-ant, (-ly)), superfluity.

see GREEK perisseuo

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 4050 perisseía (a feminine noun from 4012 /perí, "comprehensively all-around") – properly, a brand of abundance, i.e. what exceeds normal expectations. See 4012 (peri).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from perisseuó
Definition
superfluity
NASB Translation
abundance (2), more (1), remains (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4050: περισσεία

περισσεία, περισσειας, ἡ (περισσεύω, which see);

1. abundance: τῆς χάριτος, Romans 5:17; τῆς χαρᾶς, 2 Corinthians 8:2; εἰς περισσείαν, adverbially, superabundantly, superfluously, (A. V. out of measure), 2 Corinthians 10:15 (Boeckh, Corpus inscriptions i., p. 668, no. 1378, 6; Byzantine writings).

2. superiority; preference, preeminence: יותֵר, Ecclesiastes 6:8; for יִתְרון, Ecclesiastes 2:13; Ecclesiastes 10:10.

3. gain, profit: for יִתְרון, Ecclesiastes 1:3; Ecclesiastes 2:11; Ecclesiastes 3:9, etc.

4. residue, remains: κακίας, the wickedness remaining over in the Christian from his state prior to conversion, James 1:21, see περίσσευμα, 2; (others adhere in this passive to the meaning which the word bears elsewhere in the N. T. viz. 'excess','superabundance,' (A. V. superfluity)).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb περισσεύω (perisseuō), meaning "to abound" or "to be in excess."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for περισσεία, similar concepts of abundance and excess can be found in Hebrew words such as:
• רֹב (rov) • abundance, multitude
• שֶׁפַע (shefa) • abundance, plenty
• יֶתֶר (yeter) • remainder, excess

These Hebrew terms capture the essence of abundance and surplus, paralleling the Greek concept of περισσεία in various Old Testament contexts.

Usage: The term περισσεία is used in the New Testament to describe an abundance or excess, often in a positive sense of overflowing grace, righteousness, or provision. It can also imply a negative sense when referring to excessiveness or superfluity in moral or ethical contexts.

Context: The Greek term περισσεία appears in several New Testament passages, each highlighting different aspects of abundance or excess. In Romans 5:17, Paul speaks of the "abundance of grace" (περισσεία τῆς χάριτος) that believers receive through Jesus Christ, emphasizing the superabundant nature of God's grace that leads to righteousness and eternal life. Similarly, in 2 Corinthians 8:2, Paul describes the "overflow of joy" (περισσεία τῆς χαρᾶς) experienced by the Macedonian churches despite their severe trials, illustrating how divine joy can surpass earthly circumstances.

James 1:21 uses περισσεία in a more cautionary context, urging believers to "rid yourselves of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent" (περισσεία κακίας), highlighting the need to remove excessive wickedness from one's life to receive the implanted word of God.

The concept of περισσεία underscores the biblical theme of God's provision and the transformative power of His grace, which is more than sufficient to meet the needs of His people. It also serves as a reminder of the potential dangers of excess in moral and ethical behavior, calling believers to pursue a life of holiness and moderation.

Forms and Transliterations

περισσεια περισσεία περίσσεια περισσειαν περισσείαν perisseia perisseía perisseian perisseían

Englishman's Concordance

Romans 5:17 N-AFS
GRK: οἱ τὴν περισσείαν τῆς χάριτος
NAS: who receive the abundance of grace
KJV: they which receive abundance of grace
INT: those the abundance of grace

2 Corinthians 8:2 N-NFS
GRK: θλίψεως ἡ περισσεία τῆς χαρᾶς
NAS: of affliction their abundance of joy
KJV: of affliction the abundance of their
INT: of tribulation the abundance of the joy

2 Corinthians 10:15 N-AFS
GRK: ἡμῶν εἰς περισσείαν
NAS: enlarged even more by you,
INT: of us to abundance

James 1:21 N-AFS
GRK: ῥυπαρίαν καὶ περισσείαν κακίας ἐν
NAS: filthiness and [all] that remains of wickedness,
KJV: and superfluity of naughtiness,
INT: filthiness and abounding of wickedness in

Strong's Greek 4050
4 Occurrences

περισσεία — 1 Occ.
περισσείαν — 3 Occ.