Strong's Concordance/Greek/G4052

Strong's G4052 · Greek

περισσεύω

perisseuo · /per-is-syoo'-o/

Number
G4052
Language
Greek
Original word
περισσεύω
Transliteration
perisseuo
Pronunciation
per-is-syoo'-o
KJV occurrences
35 verses

Definition

from 4053; to superabound (in quantity or quality), be in excess, be superfluous; also (transitively) to cause to superabound or excel:--(make, more) abound, (have, have more) abundance (be more) abundant, be the better, enough and to spare, exceed, excel, increase, be left, redound, remain (over and above).

KJV: (make, more) abound, (have, have more) abundance (be more) abundant, be the better, enough and to spare, exceed, excel, increase, be left, redound, remain (over and above)

Root / derivation: from 4053

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered περισσεύω across 35 verses.

abound12×
abundance5×
abounded4×
abounding2×
abundant2×
exceed2×
remained2×
aboundeth1×
above1×
better1×
excel1×
increase1×
increased1×
left1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

35 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew5 verses
Mark1 verse
Luke4 verses
John2 verses
Acts1 verse
Romans3 verses
1 Corinthians3 verses
2 Corinthians7 verses
2 Corinthians 1:5

For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.

2 Corinthians 3:9

For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.

2 Corinthians 4:15

For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.

2 Corinthians 8:2

How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality. liberality: Gr. simplicity

2 Corinthians 8:7

Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.

2 Corinthians 9:8

And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:

2 Corinthians 9:12

For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;

Ephesians1 verse
Philippians4 verses
Colossians1 verse
1 Thessalonians3 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G4052 (perisseuo) mean?

from 4053; to superabound (in quantity or quality), be in excess, be superfluous; also (transitively) to cause to superabound or excel:--(make, more) abound, (have, have more) abundance (be more) abundant, be the better, enough and to spare, exceed, excel, increase, be left, redound, remain (over and above).

How many times does G4052 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G4052 (περισσεύω) appears in 35 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “abound.”

How is perisseuo translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G4052 is rendered as “abound” (12×), “abundance” (5×), “abounded” (4×), “abounding” (2×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word περισσεύω come from?

from 4053