Lexical Definition
περίσσευμα perísseuma (per-is'-syoo-mah) overflow G:N-N
from περισσεύω
abundance, that was left, over and above.
- a surplus, or superabundance
Usage: 3 forms in 6 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| περισσεύματοσ | abundance | LXX.Eccl.2.15 |
| overflow | Matt.12.34 • Luke.6.45 | |
| περισσεύματα | overflow | Mark.8.8 |
| περίσσευμα | excess | 2Cor.8.14 • 2Cor.8.14 |
Abbott-Smith
† περίσσευμα, -τος, τό (< περισσεύω), [in LXX: Ec 2:15*;]
that which is over and above, superfluity, abundance: opp. to ὑστέρημα (q.v.), II Co 8:13, 14; pl., Mk 8:8; metaph., π. τ. καρδίας, Mt 12:34, Lk 6:45 (cf. Ec 2:15; Plut., al.).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Ecclesiastes | 2:15 |
| Matthew | 12:34 |
| Mark | 8:8 |
| Luke | 6:45 |
| 2 Corinthians | 8:13 · 8:14 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
περίσσευμα-ευμα,
Attic dialect περίττευμα, ατος, τό, superfluity, [Refs 4th c.AD+]; that which remains over, κλασμάτων [NT]; abundance, opposed to ὑστέρημα, [NT]
__II ={περίσσευμαωμα}, excrement, [Refs 1st c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Mark.8.8 ☩ 2Cor.8.14 ☩ Matt.12.34