περισσείαperisseía

Meanings

Same root

• περισσεύωperisseúō · G4052to superabound (in quantity or quality), be in excess, be superfluous; also (transitively) to cause to superabound or excel

Where it appears

Appears 4 times in the Bible.

• Romans 5:17 For the sin of this one man, Adam, caused death to rule over many. But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and his gift of righteousness, for all who receive it will live in triumph over sin and death through this one man, Jesus Christ.
• 2 Corinthians 8:2 They are being tested by many troubles, and they are very poor. But they are also filled with abundant joy, which has overflowed in rich generosity.
• 2 Corinthians 10:15 Nor do we boast and claim credit for the work someone else has done. Instead, we hope that your faith will grow so that the boundaries of our work among you will be extended.
• James 1:21 So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls.