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περισσοτέρως

perissotérōs

G4056 adverb

SILEX Entry

Definition

In a greater degree or measure; more exceedingly, more intensely, more abundantly. Functions as an adverb to intensify the quality or quantity denoted by the verb, adjective, or other adverb it modifies. Semantic range includes 'to a higher extent,' 'with greater frequency or intensity,' 'with even greater emphasis,' or 'with increased abundance.' Context determines whether the adverb emphasizes quantity, degree, frequency, or emotional intensity.

Semantic Range

more abundantly, to a greater extent, more exceedingly, the more, even more, more frequently, more earnestly, all the more, to an intensified degree

Root / Etymology

Adverbial formation from the comparative adjective περισσότερος ('greater, more abundant'), itself derived from the adjective περισσός ('excessive, superfluous, surpassing'), from the root περισ- ('over, beyond, more than').

Historical & Contextual Notes

περισσοτέρως appears primarily in Koine Greek (notably NT and later Greek) as an adverbial intensification, often used to heighten the degree or extent of an action or quality. In the New Testament, it frequently strengthens the comparison between two states, persons, or actions (e.g., 'even more,' 'all the more,' 'to a much greater extent'), and sometimes adds an emotional or ethical emphasis (e.g., 'with greater zeal,' 'with increased earnestness'). Classical Greek typically used περισσῶς or the positive form περισσός as an adverb, while this comparative adverb form predominates in later Greek. English translations often render περισσοτέρως as 'much more,' 'all the more,' or 'all the greater,' but these may not always reproduce the nuance of intensification present in Greek, especially where emotional or relational elements are heightened. The term does not carry a superlative sense but consistently points to a comparative intensification.

Translation Consistency

primary "more" 17 occurrences

Perissoterōs functions as an intensifying adverb across degree, quantity, frequency, and intensity. The single-word intensifier “more” is the most natural and flexible English rendering, matches the vast majority of attested P2 renderings, and cleanly covers senses like “more abundantly,” “to a greater extent,” and “even more.” It ensures consistent, idiomatic translation across all forms.

Alternatives (1 occurrence):
"greater" (1x)

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

adverb from περισσότερος; more superabundantly:--more abundant(-ly), X the more earnest, (more) exceedingly, more frequent, much more, the rather.

Root Family

περισσότερος (perissoteros) — to exceed, to be abundant, to go beyond

Root περισ- to exceed, to be abundant, to go beyond
Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
G4055 περισσότερος to the more abundant (feminine)

Word Forms

2 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2 Occurrences
G4056-02 περισσοτέρως perissoteros ADV COMP more abundantly more abundantly more abundantly 12
G4056-01 περισσότερον perissoteron ADV more the greater one more exceedingly 6

Occurrences in Scripture

18 occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2
G4056-01 Matthew 23:14 περισσότερον perissoteron ADV greater the greater one greater
G4056-01 Mark 7:36 περισσότερον perissoteron ADV COMP widely the greater one the more one
G4056-01 Luke 12:48 περισσότερον perissoteron ADV COMP more the greater one more
G4056-01 1 Corinthians 15:10 περισσότερον perissoteron ADV COMP more the greater one the more one
G4056-02 2 Corinthians 1:12 περισσοτέρως perissoteros ADV COMP more abundantly more abundantly more abundantly
G4056-02 2 Corinthians 2:4 περισσοτέρως perissoteros ADV COMP more abundantly more abundantly more abundantly
G4056-02 2 Corinthians 7:13 περισσοτέρως perissoteros ADV COMP even much more more abundantly more abundantly
G4056-02 2 Corinthians 7:15 περισσοτέρως perissoteros ADV COMP more abundantly more abundantly more abundantly
G4056-01 2 Corinthians 10:8 περισσότερόν perissoteron ADV COMP somewhat more the greater one more exceedingly
G4056-02 2 Corinthians 11:23 περισσοτέρως perissoteros ADV COMP more abundant more abundantly more abundantly
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