περισσεία

perisseia

Greek G4050 Noun, feminine 4 occurrences in 4 verses

περισσεία excess

περισσεία, -ας, ἡ

(περισσευω), [in LXX: Ecc.12:1-14 (יִתְרוֹן and cogn. forms, Ecc.1:3, al.) * ;]

1. abundance, superfluity: Rom.5:17, 2Co.8:2 10:15, Jas.1:21 (so also Inscr., see LAE, 80).

2. (a) superiority (Ec, see supr.);

(b) profit (ib.).†

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Concordance 4 verses

Romans 5:17 περισσείαν

For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive an abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ!
2 Corinthians 8:2 περισσεία

In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.
2 Corinthians 10:15 περισσείαν

Neither do we boast beyond our limits in the labors of others. But we hope that as your faith increases, our area of influence among you will greatly increase as well,
James 1:21 περισσείαν

Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.