"much, abundantly, vehemently, Acts 26:11; more, more abundantly, Mt. 27:23; Mk. 10:26; 15:14*"
Definition and meaning
much, abundantly, vehemently, Acts 26:11; more, more abundantly, Mt. 27:23; Mk. 10:26; 15:14*
In the original Greek the word is written: περισσῶς
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
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 perissos (G4057) across the King James Bible.
And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.
And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved?
And I punished them oft in every synagogue, and compelled them to blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad against them, I persecuted them even unto strange cities.
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Common questions
Strong's G4057 (perissos) is a Greek word that means: much, abundantly, vehemently, Acts 26:11; more, more abundantly, Mt. 27:23; Mk. 10:26; 15:14* It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.
The word perissos (G4057) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G4057 is perissos, a Greek word defined as: much, abundantly, vehemently, Acts 26:11; more, more abundantly, Mt. 27:23; Mk. 10:26; 15:14*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
perissos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.