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The term "too" is an adverb in the English language, often used to indicate excessiveness or addition. While the specific word "too" does not appear in the original Hebrew, Aramaic, or Greek texts of the Bible, the concept it represents is present throughout Scripture. The Bible frequently addresses themes of excess, moderation, and the importance of balance in the life of a believer.
Excess and ModerationThe Bible warns against excess in various forms, urging believers to practice moderation.
Proverbs 25:16 advises, "If you find honey, eat just what you need, lest you have too much and vomit it up." This proverb highlights the dangers of overindulgence, using the metaphor of honey to illustrate the importance of self-control.
Similarly, in the New Testament, the Apostle Paul addresses the issue of excess in
Ephesians 5:18 : "Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit." Here, Paul contrasts the excess of drunkenness with the spiritual fullness that comes from the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the need for restraint and spiritual focus.
Addition and InclusionThe concept of "too" as an addition or inclusion is also reflected in the biblical narrative. The inclusivity of the Gospel message is a central theme, as seen in the Great Commission. In
Matthew 28:19-20 , Jesus instructs His disciples, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you." This command underscores the expansive reach of the Gospel, extending to all people and nations.
Furthermore, the Apostle Paul speaks of the inclusion of the Gentiles in the promises of God. In
Romans 11:17 , he writes, "But if some branches have been broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others and now share in the nourishing sap from the olive root." This imagery of grafting illustrates the addition of the Gentiles to the covenant blessings originally given to Israel.
Warnings Against Excessive WorryThe Bible also addresses the issue of excessive worry and anxiety. In
Matthew 6:34 , Jesus teaches, "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own." This instruction encourages believers to trust in God's provision and to focus on the present rather than being consumed by future concerns.
Balance in Christian LivingThe concept of balance is integral to Christian living.
Ecclesiastes 7:16-18 advises, "Do not be overly righteous, and do not make yourself too wise. Why should you destroy yourself? Do not be excessively wicked, and do not be a fool. Why should you die before your time? It is good to grasp the one and not let go of the other. Whoever fears God will avoid all extremes." This passage highlights the importance of avoiding extremes and maintaining a balanced approach to life, rooted in the fear of the Lord.
In summary, while the specific word "too" may not be found in the biblical texts, the themes of excess, addition, and balance are woven throughout Scripture, providing guidance for believers in their spiritual journey.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
adv.) Over; more than enough; -- noting excess; as, a thing is too long, too short, or too wide; too high; too many; too much.
2. (adv.) Likewise; also; in addition.
Greek
5127. toutou -- this; he, she, it... 5126, 5127. toutou. 5128 . this; he, she, it. Transliteration: toutou Phonetic
Spelling: (
too'-
too) Short Definition: this. Word Origin gen. sing. masc.
...3356. metriopatheo -- to hold one's emotions in restraint
... controlled "). 3356 ("feel with divinely-measured intensity") expresses
(empathy) which is nottoo severe ortoo tolerant. 3356...
3643. oligoreo -- to esteem lightly
... 3643 (from 3641 , "little in " and , "concern, care") -- properly, caring
too little ("intoo few places"); to esteem , (). 3643...
4572. seautou -- of (to, for) yourself
... of (to, for) yourself. Part of Speech: Reflexive Pronoun Transliteration: seautou
Phonetic Spelling: (seh-ow-too') Short Definition: of yourself Definition: of...
4254. proago -- to lead forth, to go before
... judicial sense, into court, (b) intrans. and trans: I precede, go before,
(c) intrans: I gotoo far. Word Origin from pro and ago...
215. alaletos -- inexpressible
... Word Origin from alpha (as a neg. prefix) and laleo Definition inexpressible NASB
Word Usagetoo deep (1),too deep for words (1). unutterable, inexpressible....
2504. kago -- and, even so, me also.
... Part of Speech: Personal Pronoun Transliteration: kago Phonetic Spelling: (kag-o')
Short Definition: I also, Itoo Definition: I also, Itoo, but I....
2532. kai -- and, even, also
... 1), nor (4), now (2), only (2), only* (1), or (11), same (1), so (30), than (2),
than* (4), then (105), though (1), though* (6), together (1),too (34), until...
4901. sunepimartureo -- to testify or bear witness together with.
... Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: sunepimartureo Phonetic Spelling:
(soon-ep-ee-mar-too-reh'-o) Short Definition: I unite in bearing witness Definition:...
2596. kata -- down, against, according to
... [2596 () is written '' or '' before a vowel. Sotoo, loses the final before
an initial diphthong (cf. BDF 17; MH 61-62; R 206-208)....
Strong's Hebrew
6381. pala -- to be surpassing or extraordinary... 1), marvelously (1), miracles (5), monstrous things (1), seemed hard (1), show your
power (1), things...difficult (1), things...wonderful (1),
too difficult (2
...8422. Tubal -- a son of Japheth, also his desc. and their land
... Tubal or Tubal. 8423 . a son of Japheth, also his desc. and their land.
Transliteration: Tubal or Tubal Phonetic Spelling: (too-bal') Short Definition:...
3498. yathar -- to remain over
... excel, leave a remnant, left behind,too much, make plenteous, preserve.
A primitive root; to jut over or exceed; by implication, to...
1571. gam -- also, moreover, yea
... 1), both (28), both you and also (1), both* (6), certainly (2), either (6), either
by or (1), even (114), even they also (2), even theytoo (1), furthermore (15...
8454. tushiyyah -- sound, efficient wisdom, abiding success
... 8453, 8454. tushiyyah. 8455 . sound, efficient wisdom, abiding success.
Transliteration: tushiyyah Phonetic Spelling: (too-shee-yaw') Short Definition:...
6985. qat -- perhaps only
... 6984, 6985. qat. 6986 . perhaps only. Transliteration: qat Phonetic Spelling:
(kat) Short Definition:too. Word Origin of uncertain...
3515. kabed -- heavy
... down (1). so great, grievous, hardened,too heavier, laden, much, slow, sore,.
From kabad; heavy; figuratively in a good sense (numerous...
6603. pittuach -- an engraving
... 6602, 6603. pittuach. 6604 . an engraving. Transliteration: pittuach Phonetic
Spelling: (pit-too'-akh) Short Definition: engravings....
637. aph -- also, yea
... more* (1), much more* (8), much* (10), no (1), really (1), scarcely* (3), so (2),
spite* (1), surely (9), surely* (1), then* (1), though (1),too (2), truly (2...
2894. tu -- to sweep
tu or tete. 2893, 2894. tu or tete. 2895 . to sweep. Transliteration: tu or
tete Phonetic Spelling: (too) Short Definition: sweep. Word Origin a prim....
Library
WeToo are Thine.
... WETOO ARE THINE. WETOO ARE THINE. 9,8,9,8,6,6,4,8,8. "The Lord reigneth; let the
earth rejoice.""Psalm 97:1.... ever! Wetoo are Thine, and with them sing,....
But This,Too, it is Fitting that we Should Here Learn from You...
... Book VII. 21 But this,too, it is fitting that we should here learn from
you? But this,too, it is fitting that we should here...
Whether the Sorrow of Contrition Can beToo Great?
... OF THE DEGREE OF CONTRITION (THREE ARTICLES) Whether the sorrow of contrition
can betoo great?... But the love of charity cannot betoo great....
In the First Place, You Yourselves,Too, See Clearly That...
... Book II. 7 In the first place, you yourselves,too, see clearly that? In
the first place, you yourselves,too, [3437] see clearly...
HenceToo is Solved that Question, How is it that the Martyrs...
... 19. Hencetoo is solved that question, how is it that the Martyrs? 19. Hence
too is solved that question, how is it that the Martyrs...
And the Churches,Too, Will Wail with a Mighty Lamentation...
... Piece XXXIV. And the churches,too, will wail with a mighty lamentation?
And the churches,too, will wail with a mighty lamentation...
"You Knew theToo Barbarous And, Beyond Measure, Bloody Ferocity...
... Dialogues of Sulpitius Severus. Chapter IV. "You knew thetoo barbarous
and, beyond measure, bloody ferocity of Avitianus? "You...
Here,Too, in Like Manner, when we Deny that Souls are the...
... Book II. 48 Here,too, in like manner, when we deny that souls are the
offspring of God? Here,too, in like manner, when we deny...
Of the Danger ofToo Much Familiarity
... THE FIRST BOOK. ADMONITIONS PROFITABLE FOR THE SPIRITUAL LIFE CHAPTER VIII
Of the danger oftoo much familiarity. Open not thine...
Here Therefore These MenToo Evil, While they Essay to Make Void...
... Section 9. Here therefore these mentoo evil, while they essay to make
void the Law? 9. Here therefore these mentoo evil, while...
Thesaurus
Too (1003 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (adv.) Over; more than enough; -- noting excess; as,
a thing is
too long,
too short, or
too wide;
too high;
too many;
too much.
...Difficult (31 Occurrences)
... Genesis 18:14 Is anythingtoo hard for Yahweh?... 2 Samuel 3:39 I am this day weak,
though anointed king; and these men the sons of Zeruiah aretoo hard for me....
Chooses (36 Occurrences)
... James 3:4 Sotoo with ships, great as they are, and often driven along by strong
gales, yet they can be steered with a very small rudder in whichever direction...
Superstitious (1 Occurrence)
... own convictions "respecting the Hebrew faith." In Acts 17:22 the King James Version
Paul tactfully refers to the Athenians as being "too superstitious" (the...
Flavius
... PHARISEES). He evidently believed,too, that the Pharisees were akin to the
Stoics, who were then influential in the Hellenistic world....
Rebekah (31 Occurrences)
... That idyllic narrative of the finding of a bride for Isaac istoo familiar
to need rehearsal andtoo simple to require comment....
Exhausted (26 Occurrences)
... Exodus 18:18 Thou wilt be quite exhausted, both thou and this people that is with
thee; for the thing istoo heavy for thee: thou canst not perform it alone....
Premature (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Happeningtoo soon; mature or ripe before
the proper time; as, the premature fruits of a hotbed....
Corinth (13 Occurrences)
... are of Phoenician origin. Poseidon,too, and other sea deities were held
in high esteem in the commercial city. Various arts were...
Afterwards (143 Occurrences)
... Matthew 26:73 A short time afterwards the people standing there came and said to
Peter, "Certainly youtoo are one of them, for your brogue shows it." (WEY)....
Resources
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