Strong's Lexicon perissos: Abundant, exceeding, extraordinary, more than sufficient Original Word: περισσός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word περί (peri), meaning "around" or "beyond." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent to "perissos," the concept of abundance is often expressed in Hebrew with words like רַב (rav) meaning "many" or "great," and שָׁפַע (shaphah) meaning "abundance" or "overflow." Usage: The Greek word "perissos" is used to describe something that is beyond the usual or expected measure. It conveys the idea of abundance, excess, or something that is extraordinary in quantity or quality. In the New Testament, it often refers to the abundant life that Jesus offers, the overflowing grace of God, or the surpassing righteousness expected of believers. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, abundance was often associated with wealth, prosperity, and divine favor. The concept of abundance in the biblical context, however, transcends material wealth and focuses on spiritual richness and the fullness of life that comes from a relationship with God. The use of "perissos" in the New Testament reflects a counter-cultural message that true abundance is found in spiritual blessings rather than earthly possessions. 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 Originfrom 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: περισσόςπερισσός, 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. 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 Englishman's Concordance Matthew 5:37 Adj-NNSGRK: 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 Matthew 11:9 Adj-NNS-C Matthew 23:14 Adj-ANS Mark 6:51 Adj-GNS Mark 7:36 Adj-ANS-C Mark 12:33 Adj-NNS-C Mark 12:40 Adj-ANS-C Luke 7:26 Adj-AMS-C Luke 12:4 Adj-ANS-C Luke 12:48 Adj-ANS-C Luke 20:47 Adj-ANS-C John 10:10 Adv Romans 3:1 Adj-NNS 1 Corinthians 12:23 Adj-AFS-C 1 Corinthians 12:23 Adj-AFS-C 1 Corinthians 12:24 Adj-AFS-C 1 Corinthians 15:10 Adj-AMS-C 2 Corinthians 2:7 Adj-DFS-C 2 Corinthians 9:1 Adj-NNS 2 Corinthians 10:8 Adj-ANS-C Hebrews 6:17 Adj-NNS-C Hebrews 7:15 Adj-NNS-C Strong's Greek 4053 |
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