περισσόν
perisson
from περί (in the sense of beyond); superabundant (in quantity) or superior (in quality); by implication, excessive; adverbially (with ἐκ) violently; neuter (as noun) preeminence:--exceeding abundantly above, more abundantly, advantage, exceedingly, very highly, beyond measure, more, superfluous, vehement(-ly).
2 Corinthians 9:1 · Word #10
Lexicon G4053
| Lemma | περισσός |
| Transliteration | perissós |
| Strong's | G4053 |
Morphology ADJ.P NOM N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.P — Predicate Adjective — Linked to the subject by a verb |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | περισσός |
| Strong's | G4053 |
SIBI-P1 G4053-01
the beyond-measure (thing)
| Root | περισσός (perissos) |
| Core Meanings | beyond, exceeding, over-and-above, superabundant, excessive, superior |
| Semantic Range | that which is excessive, surplus, superfluous; what goes beyond what is required; extraordinary degree; advantage or superiority; abundance beyond measure |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical usage, περισσός highlights what surpasses ordinary limits—whether abundance of grace, righteousness exceeding a standard, or surplus beyond necessity. It underscores the biblical theme of divine provision and moral demand that goes beyond minimal expectation. |
| Morphological Notes | Adjective περισσός in the neuter singular (nominative or accusative), used substantively; one form may reflect nominative plural neuter in spelling but functions within the same adjectival paradigm. The neuter singular often denotes an abstract or unspecified "thing" that is excessive or beyond. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective περισσός means "beyond" or "over-and-above" in quantity or quality. In these occurrences it appears in the neuter singular nominative/accusative and functions substantively, hence "the beyond-measure (thing)," preserving both the root idea of excess and the neuter singular grammatical form. |
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Word Usage (4 occurrences of G4053)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 5:37 | περισσὸν | perisson | |
| Matthew 5:47 | περισσὸν | perisson | |
| Romans 3:1 | περισσὸν | perisson |