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περισσεία G4050
G4050 is the Greek word περισσεία, transliterated perisseía. The King James Version most often renders it abundance.
What it means
surplusage, i.e. superabundance.
Where it comes from
from G4052 (περισσεύω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: abundance(-ant, (-ly)), superfluity.
Verses using περισσεία
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Romans 5:17 · KJV
For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)
2 Corinthians 8:2 · KJV
How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
2 Corinthians 10:15 · KJV
Not boasting of things without our measure, that is, of other men’s labours; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according to our rule abundantly,
James 1:21 · KJV
Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4050 mean?
G4050 is the Greek word περισσεία (perisseía), meaning surplusage, i.e. superabundance.
How is G4050 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it abundance (2 times), abundantly (1 time), superfluity (1 time).
How many times does G4050 appear in the Bible?
περισσεία (perisseía) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4050 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G4052 (περισσεύω).
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