Strong's G4055 · Greek
περισσότερος
perissoteros · /per-is-sot'-er-os/
Definition
comparative of 4053; more superabundant (in number, degree or character):--more abundant, greater (much) more, overmuch.
KJV: more abundant, greater (much) more, overmuch
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered περισσότερος across 11 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
Luke4 verses
But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.
Luke 12:4And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.
Luke 12:48But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.
Luke 20:47Which devour widows' houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.
1 Corinthians2 verses
And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness. bestow: or, put on
1 Corinthians 12:24For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked:
2 Corinthians2 verses
So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.
2 Corinthians 10:8For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4055 (perissoteros) mean?
comparative of 4053; more superabundant (in number, degree or character):--more abundant, greater (much) more, overmuch.
How many times does G4055 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4055 (περισσότερος) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “more.”
How is perissoteros translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4055 is rendered as “more” (5×), “abundant” (3×), “greater” (3×), “overmuch” (1×).