Strong's Lexicon perissoteros: Greater, more abundant, exceedingly Original Word: περισσότερος Word Origin: Comparative form of the Greek word περισσός (perissos), meaning "abundant" or "exceeding." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "perissoteros," the concept of abundance or greatness can be found in Hebrew words like רַב (rab, Strong's H7227) meaning "many" or "great," and גָּדוֹל (gadol, Strong's H1419) meaning "great" or "large." Usage: The term "perissoteros" is used in the New Testament to denote a comparative degree of abundance or greatness. It often conveys the idea of something being more than usual or exceeding a standard measure. This word is used to emphasize the extent or degree of an action, quality, or state. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, comparative adjectives like "perissoteros" were commonly used in rhetoric and literature to emphasize superiority or excellence. The concept of abundance was significant in both material and spiritual contexts, often reflecting the values of prosperity and divine blessing. In the New Testament, this term is used to highlight the surpassing nature of spiritual truths and virtues. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origincptv. from perissos Definition greater, more. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance more abundant, greaterComparative of perissos; more superabundant (in number, degree or character) -- more abundant, greater (much) more, overmuch. see GREEK perissos Forms and Transliterations περισσοτερον περισσότερον perissoteron perissóteronLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance περισσεύουσα — 1 Occ.περισσεῦσαι — 2 Occ. περισσεῦσαν — 1 Occ. περισσεύσαντα — 1 Occ. περισσεύσῃ — 2 Occ. περισσευθήσεται — 2 Occ. περισσὸν — 5 Occ. περισσοτέρᾳ — 1 Occ. περισσοτέραν — 3 Occ. περισσότερον — 13 Occ. ἐκπερισσῶς — 1 Occ. περισσῶς — 4 Occ. περισσοτέρως — 12 Occ. περιστεραί — 1 Occ. περιστερὰν — 4 Occ. περιστεράς — 4 Occ. περιστερῶν — 1 Occ. περιέτεμεν — 2 Occ. περιετμήθητε — 1 Occ. περιτεμεῖν — 2 Occ. |
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