"superabundance, Rom. 5:17; 2 Cor. 8:2; 10:15; Jas. 1:21*"
Definition and meaning
superabundance, Rom. 5:17; 2 Cor. 8:2; 10:15; Jas. 1:21*
In the original Greek the word is written: περισσεία
Historical context
Paul wrote Romans from Corinth, one of the most important commercial cities in the empire. Rome had a Jewish population of around 50,000. The letter addresses real tensions between Jewish believers with centuries of Torah tradition and Gentile believers with no such background. Emperor Nero was on the throne. Within ten years he would execute both Paul and Peter.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of perisseia (G4050) across the King James Bible.
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.)
How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.
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Common questions
Strong's G4050 (perisseia) is a Greek word that means: superabundance, Rom. 5:17; 2 Cor. 8:2; 10:15; Jas. 1:21* It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.
The word perisseia (G4050) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G4050 is perisseia, a Greek word defined as: superabundance, Rom. 5:17; 2 Cor. 8:2; 10:15; Jas. 1:21*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
perisseia is a Greek word found in the New Testament.