4053. perissos

Lexicon

perissos: Abundant, exceeding, extraordinary, more than sufficient

Original Word: περισσός
Part of Speech: Adjective; Adverb
Transliteration: perissos
Pronunciation: pe-ris-sos'
Phonetic Spelling: (per-is-sos')
Definition: Abundant, exceeding, extraordinary, more than sufficient
Meaning: more, greater, excessive, abundant, exceedingly, vehemently; noun: preeminence, advantage.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

excessive, more abundant

From peri (in the sense of beyond); superabundant (in quantity) or superior (in quality); by implication, excessive; adverbially (with ek) violently; neuter (as noun) preeminence -- exceeding abundantly above, more abundantly, advantage, exceedingly, very highly, beyond measure, more, superfluous, vehement(-ly).

see GREEK peri

see GREEK ek

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 4053 perissós (an adjective, derived from 4012 /perí, "all-around, excess") – properly all-around, "more than" ("abundantly"); beyond what is anticipated, exceeding expectation; "more abundant," going past the expected limit ("more than enough . . . "). See 4052 (perisseuō).

4053 /perissós ("all-around, equidistant") in John 10:10

Jn 10:10: "I came in order that they [believers] might continuously have life, even that they may continuously have it all-around (4053 /perissós)."

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from peri
Definition
abundant
NASB Translation
abounds all (1), abounds all the more (1), abundantly (1), advantage (1), all the more (2), beyond (1), especially (2), even more (2), excessive (1), further (1), greater (3), John (1), more (5), more abundant (2), more extremely (1), much more (2), superfluous (1), utterly* (1), widely (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4053: περισσός

περισσός, περισσή, περισσόν (from περί, which see III. 2), from Hesiod down, the Sept. for יותֵר, יֶתֶר, etc.; exceeding some number or measure or rank or need;

1. over and above, more than is necessary, superadded: τό περισσόν τούτων, what is added to (A. V. more than; cf. Buttmann, § 132, 21 Rem.) these, Matthew 5:37; ἐκ περισσοῦ, exceedingly, beyond measure, Mark 6:51 (WH omits; Tr brackets ἐκ περισσοῦ); Mark 14:31 Rec.; ὑπέρ ἐκ περισσοῦ (written as one word ὑπερεκπερισσοῦ (which see)), exceeding abundantly, supremely, Ephesians 3:20 (cf. Buttmann, as above); 1 Thessalonians 3:10; 1 Thessalonians 5:13 (R G WH text); περισσόν μοι ἐστιν, it is superfluous for me, 2 Corinthians 9:1; περισσόν ἔχειν, to have abundance, John 10:10 (οἱ μέν ... περισσά ἔχουσιν, οἱ δέ οὐδέ τά ἀναγκαῖά δύνανται πορίζεσθαι, Xenophon, oec. 20, 1); neuter comparitive περισσότερον τί, something further, more, Luke 12:4 (L Tr marginal reading περισσόν); περισσότερον, the more, Luke 12:48; (περισσότερον πάντων, etc. much more than all etc. Mark 12:33 T Tr text WH); adverbially, somewhat more (R. V. somewhat abundantly), 2 Corinthians 10:8; (Vulg.abundantius (A. V. more abundantly)) i. e. more plainly, Hebrews 6:17; μᾶλλον περισσότερον, much more, Mark 7:36; περισσότερον πάντων, more (abundantly) than all, 1 Corinthians 15:10; with an adjective it forms a periphrasis for the comparitive περισσότερον κατάδηλόν, more (abundantly) evident, Hebrews 7:15 (cf. Winer's Grammar, § 35, 1).

2. superior, extraordinary, surpassing, uncommon: Matthew 5:47 (A. V. more than others); τό περισσόν, as a substantive, pre-eminence, superiority, advantage, Romans 3:1; comparitive περισσότερος, more eminent, more remarkable (οὐκ ἔσῃ περισσότερος, Genesis 49:3 Symm.; περιττοτερος φρονήσει, Plutarch, mor., p. 57 f. de adulatore etc. 14): Matthew 11:9; Luke 7:26, although in each passage περισσότερον can also be taken as neuter (something) more excellent (Vulg.plus (R. V. much more than etc.)); with substantives: περισσότερον κρίμα, i. e. a severer, heavier judgment, Matthew 23:14-13Rec.; Mark 12:40; Luke 20:47; τιμή, greater honor, more (abundant) honor, 1 Corinthians 12:23{a} (1 Corinthians 12:24; εὐσχημοσύνη, 1 Corinthians 12:23b); λύπη, 2 Corinthians 2:7.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root "περί" (peri), meaning "around" or "beyond."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of abundance and excess in the Hebrew Bible is often expressed with words like "רַב" (rab, Strong's Hebrew 7227) meaning "many" or "great," and "שָׁפַע" (shapha, Strong's Hebrew 7647) meaning "abundance" or "plenty." These terms similarly convey the idea of overflowing provision and blessing, aligning with the New Testament usage of "περισσός."

Usage: The word "περισσός" is used in the New Testament to describe abundance or excess in various contexts, including material wealth, spiritual blessings, and moral qualities. It often emphasizes the superabundance of God's provision or the surpassing nature of His grace.

Context: The Greek word "περισσός" appears in several New Testament passages, highlighting the concept of abundance and excess. In Matthew 5:37, Jesus instructs His followers to let their communication be simple and straightforward, warning that anything beyond (περισσός) this comes from evil. This usage underscores the importance of sincerity and integrity in speech.

In John 10:10, Jesus contrasts His mission with that of the thief, stating, "I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness (περισσός)." Here, "περισσός" is used to describe the abundant life that Jesus offers, which is not merely about physical well-being but encompasses spiritual richness and eternal fulfillment.

The Apostle Paul frequently uses "περισσός" to describe the superabundant grace and generosity of God. In 2 Corinthians 9:8, Paul writes, "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 (περισσός) in every good work." This passage highlights the sufficiency and overflow of God's grace, enabling believers to excel in good deeds.

Additionally, in Philippians 4:12, Paul speaks of learning to be content in any and every situation, whether in plenty (περισσός) or in want. This reflects the idea that true contentment and joy are found not in material abundance but in reliance on Christ.

Forms and Transliterations

περισσά περισσάς περισσή περισσοί περισσον περισσόν περισσὸν περισσοτερα περισσοτέρα περισσοτέρᾳ περισσοτεραν περισσοτέραν περισσοτερον περισσότερον περισσότερόν περισσου περισσού περισσοῦ perisson perissón perissòn perissotera perissotérāi perissoteran perissotéran perissoteron perissóteron perissóterón perissou perissoû

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 5:37 Adj-NNS
GRK: τὸ δὲ περισσὸν τούτων ἐκ
NAS: no; anything beyond these
KJV: for whatsoever is more than these
INT: [anything] moreover more than these from

Matthew 5:47 Adj-ANS
GRK: μόνον τί περισσὸν ποιεῖτε οὐχὶ
NAS: what more are you doing
KJV: what do ye more [than others]? do not
INT: only what extraordinary do you Do not

Matthew 11:9 Adj-NNS-C
GRK: ὑμῖν καὶ περισσότερον προφήτου
NAS: I tell you, and one who is more than a prophet.
INT: to you and [one] more excellent than a prophet

Matthew 23:14 Adj-ANS
GRK: τοῦτο λήψεσθε περισσότερον κρίμα
INT: this you shall receive more abundant judgment

Mark 6:51 Adj-GNS
GRK: λίαν ἐκ περισσοῦ ἐν ἑαυτοῖς
INT: exceedingly in abundance in themselves

Mark 7:36 Adj-ANS-C
GRK: αὐτοὶ μᾶλλον περισσότερον ἐκήρυσσον
INT: them exceedingly more abundantly they proclaimed [it]

Mark 12:33 Adj-NNS-C
GRK: ὡς ἑαυτὸν περισσότερόν ἐστιν πάντων
INT: as oneself more important is than all

Mark 12:40 Adj-ANS-C
GRK: οὗτοι λήμψονται περισσότερον κρίμα
NAS: will receive greater condemnation.
INT: These will receive greater judgment

Luke 7:26 Adj-AMS-C
GRK: ὑμῖν καὶ περισσότερον προφήτου
NAS: I say to you, and one who is more than a prophet.
INT: to you and [one] more excellent than a prophet

Luke 12:4 Adj-ANS-C
GRK: μὴ ἐχόντων περισσότερόν τι ποιῆσαι
INT: not are able more abundantly anything to do

Luke 12:48 Adj-ANS-C
GRK: παρέθεντο πολύ περισσότερον αἰτήσουσιν αὐτόν
INT: was committed much the more will they ask of him

Luke 20:47 Adj-ANS-C
GRK: οὗτοι λήμψονται περισσότερον κρίμα
NAS: will receive greater condemnation.
INT: These will receive more abundant judgment

John 10:10 Adv
GRK: ἔχωσιν καὶ περισσὸν ἔχωσιν
NAS: life, and have [it] abundantly.
KJV: that they might have [it] more abundantly.
INT: they might have and abundantly might have [it]

Romans 3:1 Adj-NNS
GRK: οὖν τὸ περισσὸν τοῦ Ἰουδαίου
NAS: Then what advantage has the Jew? Or
KJV: What advantage then hath the Jew?
INT: then [is] the superiority of the Jew

1 Corinthians 12:23 Adj-AFS-C
GRK: τούτοις τιμὴν περισσοτέραν περιτίθεμεν καὶ
NAS: we bestow more abundant
INT: these honor more abundant we bestow and

1 Corinthians 12:23 Adj-AFS-C
GRK: ἡμῶν εὐσχημοσύνην περισσοτέραν ἔχει
NAS: more abundant honor,
INT: of us decorum more abundant have

1 Corinthians 12:24 Adj-AFS-C
GRK: τῷ ὑστερουμένῳ περισσοτέραν δοὺς τιμήν
NAS: whereas our more presentable
INT: to [parts] that being deficient more abundant having given honor

1 Corinthians 15:10 Adj-AMS-C
GRK: ἐγενήθη ἀλλὰ περισσότερον αὐτῶν πάντων
NAS: but I labored even more than all
INT: has been but more abundantly than them all

2 Corinthians 2:7 Adj-DFS-C
GRK: πως τῇ περισσοτέρᾳ λύπῃ καταποθῇ
NAS: might be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.
INT: perhaps with the more abundant grief should be swallowed up

2 Corinthians 9:1 Adj-NNS
GRK: τοὺς ἁγίους περισσόν μοί ἐστιν
NAS: For it is superfluous for me to write
KJV: it is superfluous for me
INT: the saints superfluous for me it is

2 Corinthians 10:8 Adj-ANS-C
GRK: τε γὰρ περισσότερόν τι καυχήσωμαι
NAS: somewhat further about
INT: even indeed more abundantly somewhat I should boast

Hebrews 6:17 Adj-NNS-C
GRK: ἐν ᾧ περισσότερον βουλόμενος ὁ
INT: Wherein the same more abundantly desiring

Hebrews 7:15 Adj-NNS-C
GRK: Καὶ περισσότερον ἔτι κατάδηλόν
INT: And more abundantly yet evident

Strong's Greek 4053
23 Occurrences

περισσὸν — 5 Occ.
περισσοτέρᾳ — 1 Occ.
περισσοτέραν — 3 Occ.
περισσότερον — 13 Occ.
περισσοῦ — 1 Occ.