Strong’s G4050

περισσεία

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

perisseia

Pronunciation

pe-ris-SAY-ah

Definition

Abundance, surplus, superfluity, overflow

Meaning

abundance, superfluity.

Usage

The term "perisseia" is used in the New Testament to denote an abundance or excess of something, often in a positive sense. It can refer to material wealth, spiritual blessings, or moral qualities that are present in great measure. The word suggests not just sufficiency but an overflowing or surplus that exceeds what is necessary.

Bible references

Romans 5:17;2 Corinthians 8:2;2 Corinthians 10:15;James 1:21