Strong's Lexicon perisseuma: Abundance, surplus, overflow Original Word: περισσεῦμα Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb περισσεύω (perisseuō), meaning "to abound" or "to be in excess." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of abundance is יֶתֶר (yeter), Strong's Hebrew 3499, which also conveys the idea of a remainder or surplus. Usage: The term "perisseuma" refers to an abundance or surplus, often used in the context of an overflow of material or spiritual blessings. It conveys the idea of having more than enough, an excess that spills over. In the New Testament, it is used to describe both physical abundance and the richness of spiritual blessings. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, abundance was often associated with wealth and prosperity. The concept of having more than enough was seen as a sign of divine favor. In Jewish thought, abundance was also linked to God's blessings, particularly in the context of the Promised Land, which was described as a land flowing with milk and honey. The New Testament writers, however, often used the term to emphasize spiritual abundance over material wealth, reflecting the teachings of Jesus on the true riches of the Kingdom of God. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 4051 perísseuma (a neuter noun derived from 4012 /perí, "all-around/excess") – abundance, especially as effects a situation (i.e. by its results); what is greater than expected (thought to be the limit); what exceeds (what was measured), i.e. "more than anticipated." See 4052 (perisseuō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom perisseuó Definition superfluity NASB Translation abundance (2), full of what was left over (1), which fills (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4051: περίσσευμαπερίσσευμα, περισσεύματος, τό (περισσεύω); 1. abundance, in which one delights; opposed to ὑστέρημα, 2 Corinthians 8:14 (13), 14; tropically, of that which fills the heart, Matthew 12:34; Luke 6:45, (Eratosthenes, Plutarch). 2. what is left over, residue, remains: plural Mark 8:8. From perisseuo; a surplus, or superabundance -- abundance, that was left, over and above. see GREEK perisseuo Englishman's Concordance Matthew 12:34 N-GNSGRK: γὰρ τοῦ περισσεύματος τῆς καρδίας NAS: speaks out of that which fills the heart. KJV: out of the abundance of the heart INT: indeed the abundance of the heart Mark 8:8 N-ANP Luke 6:45 N-GNS 2 Corinthians 8:14 N-NNS 2 Corinthians 8:14 N-NNS Strong's Greek 4051 |
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