Perissós — G4053

Definition

adjective

superabundant (in quantity) or superior (in quality); by implication, excessive; adverbially (with

1. over and above, more than is necessary, superadded
2. superior, extraordinary, surpassing, uncommon

Usually translated as

more abundantly, more, advantage, exceedingly, very highly, beyond measure, superfluous, vehemently, exceeding abundantly above, vehement

Origin

from G4012 (in the sense of beyond)

• perí (G4012)
• ek (G1537)

Occurrences

Perissós occurs 10 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (2), Mark (2), John (1), Romans (1), 2 Corinthians (1), Ephesians (1), 1 Thessalonians (2)

• Matthew 5:37 — But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more (περισσὸν) than these cometh of evil.
• Matthew 5:47 — And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more (περισσὸν) than others? do not even the publicans so?
• Mark 6:51 — And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure (περισσοῦ), and wondered.
• Mark 14:31 — But he spake the more vehemently (περισσοῦ), If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all.
• John 10:10 — The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly (περισσὸν).
• Romans 3:1 — What advantage (περισσὸν) then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision?
• 2 Corinthians 9:1 — For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous (περισσὸν) for me to write to you:
• Ephesians 3:20 — Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly (περισσοῦ) above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,
• 1 Thessalonians 3:10 — Night and day praying exceedingly (περισσοῦ) that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith?
• 1 Thessalonians 5:13 — And to esteem them very highly (περισσοῦ) in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.