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The term "overfloweth" is often associated with abundance and the generous provision of God, reflecting His blessings and grace towards His people. This concept is vividly illustrated in several passages of the Bible, where the imagery of overflowing is used to convey the richness of God's favor and the fullness of life that comes from Him.
One of the most well-known references to "overfloweth" is found in
Psalm 23:5, where David declares, "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows" . Here, the overflowing cup symbolizes the abundant blessings and protection that God provides, even amidst adversity. The imagery of a cup that overflows suggests not just sufficiency but an excess of divine provision, highlighting God's generosity and care.
In the New Testament, the theme of overflowing is echoed in the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. In
John 10:10, Jesus states, "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness" . The fullness of life that Jesus offers is akin to an overflowing abundance, emphasizing the spiritual richness and eternal life available through Him.
The Apostle Paul also speaks of overflowing in the context of grace and thanksgiving. In
2 Corinthians 9:8, he writes, "And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work" . The idea of grace abounding is parallel to the concept of overflowing, indicating that God's grace is more than sufficient for every need and empowers believers to excel in good works.
Furthermore, in
Philippians 1:9, Paul prays, "And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight" . The prayer for love to abound reflects a desire for believers to experience an overflowing measure of love, enriched by knowledge and discernment, which is essential for living a life that honors God.
The concept of "overfloweth" in Scripture serves as a powerful reminder of God's boundless generosity and the abundant life He offers to those who trust in Him. It encourages believers to live with gratitude and to share the overflow of God's blessings with others, embodying the love and grace that they have received.
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The Courts of God
... The dwelling wherein Thou delightest,. The house Thou hast bought with Thy blood.
'Tis there that Thy joyoverfloweth,. I feel it, I take of it there;...
"The Dearworthy Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ as Verily as it is...
... The precious plenty of His dearworthy bloodoverfloweth all Earth, and is ready
to wash all creatures of sin, which be of goodwill, have been, and shall be....
'The Waters Saw Thee; they were Afraid'
... that bare the ark were come unto Jordan, and the feet of the priests that bare the
ark were dipped in the brim of the water, (for Jordanoverfloweth all his...
We are Told that Christ was Only "Made" So Far as Regards the...
... help, amongst the dead." [2151] Here, then, we read: "I have been made as a man,"
not "I have been made as God;" and again: "My souloverfloweth with sorrows...
This is Very Strange that God Should Want
... want. This is very strange that God should want. For in Him is the fulness
of all Blessedness: Heoverfloweth eternally. His wants...
November 14 Evening
... NOVEMBER 14 EVENING. How wilt thou do in the swellings of Jordan?"JER.12:5.
For Jordanoverfloweth all his banks all the time of harvest....
A New Song
... And their cupoverfloweth with joy even here below, because in all things
they have a joy and delight that is steadfast and full....
Philippians iii. 18-21
... The formeroverfloweth all the earth, the latter all the body. Put moderation
for a boundary to it, as God hath put the sand for the sea....
The Joy of the Lord, the Strength of his People
... enter into the love of God, and it enters into us; when we walk with God habitually,
then our joy is like Jordan at harvest time, when itoverfloweth all its...
The Life of Mr. James Guthrie.
... I cannot but also say that there is a great addition of wrath by that deluge of
profanity thatoverfloweth all the land, in so far that many have not only lost...
Thesaurus
Overfloweth (5 Occurrences)...Overfloweth (5 Occurrences).
... Job 40:23 Lo, the river
overfloweth he startleth not:
he is confident though a Jordan break forth against his mouth. (DBY).
...Overflowed (14 Occurrences)
Undoing (7 Occurrences)
... Daniel 11:26 and those eating his portion of food destroy him, and his force
overfloweth, and fallen have many wounded. (See RSV)....
Water's (2 Occurrences)
... bore the ark were come unto the Jordan, and the feet of the priests that bore the
ark were dipped in the brink of the water--for the Jordanoverfloweth all its...
Indite
... in-dit': the King James Version Psalm 45:1, "My heart is inditing a good matter";
the Revised Version (British and American) "My heartoverfloweth with a...
Brink (11 Occurrences)
... the ark were come unto the Jordan, and the feet of the priests that bare the ark
were dipped in the brink of the water ( for the Jordanoverfloweth all its...
Brim (9 Occurrences)
... that bare the ark were come unto Jordan, and the feet of the priests that bare the
ark were dipped in the brim of the water, (for Jordanoverfloweth all his...
Shoshannim (3 Occurrences)
... (ASV). Psalms 45:1 My heartoverfloweth with a goodly matter; I speak the things
which I have made touching the king: My tongue is the pen of a ready writer....
Startleth (1 Occurrence)
... Startleth (1 Occurrence). Job 40:23 Lo, the riveroverfloweth he startleth not:
he is confident though a Jordan break forth against his mouth. (DBY)....
Overflowing (54 Occurrences)
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