G4050 — Perisseia (Abundance / Surplus / Overflow)

G4050 · Greek · New Testament

Περισσεια

Perisseia

Noun, Feminine

Abundance / Surplus / Overflow

Definition

From perissos (exceeding). Abundance, surplus, that which overflows beyond what is needed. Used of the abundance of grace and the overflow of the heart.

Usage & Theological Significance

Paul declares that where sin increased, grace abounded all the more (Romans 5:17). Jesus said that out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks (Matthew 12:34). The Christian life is characterized by abundance, not scarcity. God's grace always exceeds sin's damage.

Key Bible Verses

Romans 5:17 How much more will those who receive God's abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ!

2 Corinthians 8:2 In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.

James 1:21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you.

Matthew 12:34 For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.

John 10:10 I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

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