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περισσεία

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Forms of the word
Dictionary: 
περισσεία, ας, ἡ
Greek transliteration: 
perisseia
Simplified transliteration: 
perisseia
Numbers
Strong's number: 
4050
GK Number: 
4353
Statistics
Frequency in New Testament: 
4
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag: 
n-1a
Gloss: 
abundance, prevalence
Definition: 
superabundance, Rom. 5:17; 2 Cor. 8:2; 10:15; Jas. 1:21*

Greek-English Concordance for περισσεία

Romans 5:17 For if by the transgression of the one man death reigned through that one, much more will those who receive the abundance (perisseian | περισσείαν | acc sg fem) of grace and the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one, Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 8:2 how that in a severe test of affliction, the fullness (perisseia | περισσεία | nom sg fem) of their joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in the richness of their generosity.
2 Corinthians 10:15 We will not go beyond proper limits by boasting in the labors of others, but we have hope that as your faith continues to grow, our area of activity among you will be greatly enlarged,
James 1:21 Therefore put aside all filthiness and rampant (perisseian | περισσείαν | acc sg fem) wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.