◄ 4051. perisseuma ►
Strong's Lexicon perisseuma: Abundance, surplus, overflow Original Word: περισσεῦμα Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: perisseuma Pronunciation: pe-ris'-syoo-mah Phonetic Spelling: (per-is'-syoo-mah) Definition: abundance, overflow. Meaning: The noun περισσεῦμα refers to "abundance," "overflow," or "that which is left over." It conveys the idea of surplus or excess beyond what is necessary. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb περισσεύω (perisseuō), meaning "to abound" or "to be in excess." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H3499 (יֶתֶר, yeter): Often translated as "remainder" or "excess," this Hebrew term shares a similar concept of surplus or what is left over. • H7235 (רָבָה, rabah): Meaning "to be many" or "to multiply," this term can convey the idea of abundance or increase, akin to the Greek περισσεῦμα. Usage: The term περισσεῦμα is used in the New Testament to describe an abundance or surplus, often in a spiritual or moral context. It can refer to material wealth, but more frequently it is used metaphorically to describe an overflow of spiritual qualities or actions. Context: περισσεῦμα appears in the New Testament to illustrate the concept of abundance, both in physical and spiritual terms. In Matthew 12:34, Jesus uses the term to describe how the words spoken by a person are an overflow of what fills the heart: "For out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks." This indicates that the moral and spiritual state of a person is revealed through their speech, as it is the surplus of their inner being. In Mark 8:8, περισσεῦμα is used in the context of the feeding of the four thousand, where the disciples collected the leftover pieces: "The people ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over." Here, the term underscores the miraculous provision of Jesus, resulting in an abundance that exceeds immediate needs. The concept of περισσεῦμα is also significant in the teachings of Paul. In 2 Corinthians 8:14, Paul encourages the Corinthian church to share their abundance with others: "At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. Then there will be equality." This reflects the early Christian principle of mutual support and generosity within the community of believers. Overall, περισσεῦμα in the New Testament emphasizes the idea of divine provision and the ethical responsibility to use one's excess for the benefit of others, reflecting a life transformed by spiritual abundance. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 4051 perísseuma (a neuter noun derived from 4012 /perí, "all-around/excess") – abundance, especially as effects a situation (i.e. by its results); what is greater than expected (thought to be the limit); what exceeds (what was measured), i.e. "more than anticipated." See 4052 (perisseuō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from perisseuó Definition superfluity NASB Translation abundance (2), full of what was left over (1), which fills (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4051: περίσσευμα περίσσευμα, περισσεύματος, τό (περισσεύω); 1. abundance, in which one delights; opposed to ὑστέρημα, 2 Corinthians 8:14 (13), 14; tropically, of that which fills the heart, Matthew 12:34; Luke 6:45, (Eratosthenes, Plutarch). 2. what is left over, residue, remains: plural Mark 8:8. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance abundance, that was left From perisseuo; a surplus, or superabundance -- abundance, that was left, over and above. see GREEK perisseuo Forms and Transliterations περισσευμα περίσσευμα περισσευματα περισσεύματα περισσευματος περισσεύματος perisseuma perísseuma perisseumata perisseúmata perisseumatos perisseúmatos Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 12:34 N-GNS GRK: γὰρ τοῦ περισσεύματος τῆς καρδίας NAS: speaks out of that which fills the heart. KJV: out of the abundance of the heart INT: indeed the abundance of the heart Mark 8:8 N-ANP GRK: καὶ ἦραν περισσεύματα κλασμάτων ἑπτὰ NAS: large baskets full of what was left over of the broken pieces. KJV: of the broken [meat] that was left seven INT: And they took up over and above of fragments seven Luke 6:45 N-GNS GRK: ἐκ γὰρ περισσεύματος καρδίας λαλεῖ NAS: speaks from that which fills his heart. KJV: for of the abundance of the heart his INT: out of indeed the abundance of his heart speaks 2 Corinthians 8:14 N-NNS GRK: τὸ ὑμῶν περίσσευμα εἰς τὸ NAS: time your abundance [being a] [supply] for their need, KJV: your abundance [may be a supply] for INT: your abundance for the 2 Corinthians 8:14 N-NNS GRK: τὸ ἐκείνων περίσσευμα γένηται εἰς KJV: that their abundance also may be INT: their abundance might be for Strong's Greek 4051 5 Occurrences περίσσευμα — 2 Occ. περισσεύματα — 1 Occ. περισσεύματος — 2 Occ.