The term "exceeded" in the biblical context often refers to surpassing a limit or going beyond a set standard. This concept can be found in various narratives and teachings throughout the Bible, illustrating both positive and negative connotations depending on the context.

1. Exceeding in Righteousness: In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus emphasizes the need for a righteousness that exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees. He states, "For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 5:20). Here, "exceeded" implies a deeper, more genuine adherence to God's commandments, surpassing mere legalistic observance.

2. Exceeding in Generosity: The early church is noted for its exceeding generosity. In 2 Corinthians 8:2-3, Paul commends the Macedonian churches, saying, "In the terrible ordeal of their affliction, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it." Their giving exceeded expectations, demonstrating a profound commitment to supporting fellow believers.

3. Exceeding in Wisdom and Understanding: Solomon is renowned for his wisdom, which exceeded that of all the people of the East and all the wisdom of Egypt (1 Kings 4:30). His wisdom was a divine gift, surpassing human understanding and enabling him to lead Israel with discernment and justice.

4. Exceeding in Sinfulness: The Bible also warns against exceeding in sinfulness. In Romans 7:13, Paul discusses how sin, through the commandment, "became exceedingly sinful." This indicates that sin, when fully realized against the backdrop of God's law, is shown to be utterly reprehensible and destructive.

5. Exceeding in Power and Glory: God's power and glory are often described as exceeding human comprehension. Ephesians 3:20-21 declares, "Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly beyond all that we ask or imagine, according to the power that works in us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen." This passage highlights the limitless nature of God's ability to work beyond human expectations.

6. Exceeding in Love and Grace: God's love and grace are depicted as exceeding all human understanding. In Ephesians 2:7, Paul writes, "in order that in the coming ages He might display the surpassing riches of His grace, demonstrated by His kindness to us in Christ Jesus." The grace of God, as revealed through Jesus Christ, exceeds any measure of human merit or worthiness.

The concept of "exceeded" in the Bible serves as a reminder of the call to surpass ordinary standards in pursuit of divine ideals, whether in righteousness, generosity, wisdom, or understanding the depth of God's love and grace.(imp. & p. p.) of Exceed.

Against those who Say that Demons Govern Human Affairs, and who ...
... On this account, although I had been prepared to say less than was spoken, I then
exceeded the measure, nay rather I never exceeded the measure. ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/homily i against those who.htm

On the Passion, iii. ; Delivered on the Sunday Before Easter.
... have been saved, if they had believed. III. Judas' infamy has never been
exceeded. And hence, Judas, thou art proved more criminal ...
/.../leo/writings of leo the great/sermon liv on the passion.htm

Later History of Revision.
... writer, the late Bishop of Wakefield, only a few years ago plainly stated in a
well-known periodical {21} that the revisers "largely exceeded their instructions ...
/.../address ii later history of.htm

Taking it for Granted.
... He had a family, consisting of a wife and four children, the expense of whose
maintenance rather exceeded than came within his income, and small accumulations ...
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In Reference to Daniel My Answer Will be that I did not Say that ...
... I have exceeded the bounds of a letter; and, though I had taken pen in hand to contend
against a wicked heresy, I have been compelled to make answer on my own ...
/.../33 in reference to daniel.htm

The Canons and Decrees of the Council of Trent.
... The attendance varied in the three periods: under Paul III. the number of prelates
never exceeded 57, under Julius III. it rose to 62, under Pius IV. ...
/.../creeds of christendom with a history and critical notes/ 24 the canons and.htm

Further Incidents of the Journey to Jerusalem - the Mission and ...
... It had filled them with the joy' of assurance; nay, the result had exceeded their
expectations, just as their faith had gone beyond the mere letter unto the ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter v further incidents of.htm

St. Paul's Wish to be Accursed from Christ.
... a blasphemer, and a persecutor of the church of Christ; had boasted his enmity to
Christ and opposition to the gospel; in which he had even exceeded the body ...
/.../lee/sermons on various important subjects/sermon ix st pauls wish.htm

1 Cor. Ix. 13, 14
... such as he obtains who hath performed what was commanded, not such as belongs to
him who hath of his own resources been generous and exceeded the commandment. ...
/.../homilies on the epistles of paul to the corinthians/homily xxii 1 cor ix.htm

The Evidences of Christianity Briefly Stated, and the New ...
... societies. Perhaps, in this respect, hardly any nation or time has equalled,
certainly few, if any, have exceeded, our own. Yet ...
/.../the evidences of christianity/the evidences of christianity briefly.htm

Exceeded (8 Occurrences)
...Exceeded (8 Occurrences). Numbers 3:49 Moses took the redemption money from those
who exceeded the number of those who were redeemed by the Levites; (WEB NIV). ...
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Exceed (14 Occurrences)
... ek-sed': The verb is found in other than its present sense in Job 36:9 the King
James Version, "They have exceeded" the (Revised Version (British and American ...
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Exceedingly (167 Occurrences)
... ek-sed': The verb is found in other than its present sense in Job 36:9 the King
James Version, "They have exceeded" the (Revised Version (British and American ...
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Exceeding (101 Occurrences)
... ek-sed': The verb is found in other than its present sense in Job 36:9 the King
James Version, "They have exceeded" the (Revised Version (British and American ...
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Excelled (4 Occurrences)
... Egypt. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). 1 Kings 10:23 So king Solomon exceeded all
the kings of the earth in riches and in wisdom. (See RSV). ...
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Riches (118 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). 1 Kings 10:23 So king Solomon
exceeded all the kings of the earth in riches and in wisdom. ...
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Gomorrah (25 Occurrences)
... 14). But that wickedness may be exceeded (Matthew 10:15; Mark 6:11). (see
DEAD SEA). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. GOMORRAH. go ...
/g/gomorrah.htm - 17k

Excess (20 Occurrences)
... (DBY NAS RSV). Numbers 3:49 Moses took the redemption money from those who exceeded
the number of those who were redeemed by the Levites; (See NAS). ...
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Exceedest (2 Occurrences)

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Measure (269 Occurrences)
... 6. (n.) Determined extent, not to be exceeded; limit; allotted share, as
of action, influence, ability, or the like; due proportion. ...
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