The concept of "over-abundant" in the Bible often relates to God's provision, blessings, and the overflowing nature of His grace and mercy. The term itself may not appear directly in most translations, but the idea is woven throughout Scripture, illustrating the richness of God's generosity and the fullness of life He offers to His people.

Divine Provision and Blessing

One of the clearest examples of God's over-abundant provision is found in the account of the Israelites in the wilderness. Despite their grumbling and lack of faith, God provided manna from heaven, ensuring they had more than enough to eat each day (Exodus 16:4-18). This daily provision was a testament to God's faithfulness and His ability to supply abundantly beyond their immediate needs.

In the New Testament, Jesus' miracle of feeding the five thousand further exemplifies this theme. With only five loaves and two fish, Jesus fed a multitude, and there were twelve baskets of leftovers, indicating an over-abundance of provision (Matthew 14:13-21). This miracle not only demonstrated Jesus' divine power but also His compassion and willingness to meet the needs of the people in abundance.

Spiritual Abundance

The Bible also speaks of spiritual abundance, particularly in the context of the life and salvation offered through Jesus Christ. In John 10:10, Jesus declares, "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" . This verse highlights the over-abundant life that Jesus offers, characterized by spiritual richness and eternal significance.

The Apostle Paul frequently writes about the abundance of God's grace. In Romans 5:17, he states, "For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive an abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ!" . Here, Paul emphasizes that God's grace is not merely sufficient but is lavishly poured out upon believers, enabling them to reign in life.

Generosity and Giving

The principle of over-abundance is also reflected in the call for believers to be generous. In 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, Paul encourages the Corinthian church to give generously, assuring them that God is able to bless them abundantly: "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" . This passage underscores the idea that as believers give freely, they will experience God's over-abundant provision, enabling them to continue in good works.

Eternal Abundance

Finally, the Bible points to an eternal over-abundance in the life to come. Revelation 21:6 describes the new creation where God declares, "To the thirsty I will give freely from the spring of the water of life" . This promise of eternal satisfaction and abundance is a culmination of God's redemptive plan, where His people will experience the fullness of His presence and blessings forever.

In summary, the theme of over-abundance in the Bible is a powerful reminder of God's limitless provision, grace, and generosity. It calls believers to trust in His sufficiency, live generously, and look forward to the eternal abundance promised in His kingdom.

On the Government of God
... The cento is no longer a favored literary form, and overabundant quotation,
at least when openly acknowledged, is out of favor. ...
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What Meekness is in Itself, and when it is Perfect and when it is ...
... Another is the over?abundant love and the worthiness of God in Himself; in beholding
of the which all nature quaketh, all clerks be fools, and all saints and ...
/.../anonymous/the cloud of unknowing/here beginneth the thirteenth chapter.htm

The Mediator's Threefold Prayer
... It turns round three petitions, to each of which the Lord answers. I. We have the
leader's prayer for himself, with the over-abundant answer of God. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/the mediators threefold prayer.htm

How the Meek and the Passionate are to be Admonished.
... gentleness of long-suffering. To the one he adds what is wanting, from the other
he subtracts what is overabundant. The one he endeavours ...
/.../leo/writings of leo the great/chapter xvi how the meek.htm

The Bread of God
... not take the rod to His whimpering children, but rather tries to win them by patience,
and to shame their unbelief by His swift and over- abundant answers to ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/the bread of god.htm

Melted by Kindness
... thought. Again, the utterance of this self-invited Guest suggests His
over-abundant fulfilment of timid, half-conscious desires. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture e/melted by kindness.htm

On Eating.
... frying-pan." [1353]. This was the sufficient sustenance of the Israelites.
But that of the Gentiles was over-abundant. No one who ...
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Treatise on the Priesthood. Book iii.
... Much forethought, therefore, is needed, that the resources of the Church should
be neither over abundant, nor deficient, but that all the supplies which are ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/treatise on the priesthood book 3.htm

Over-abundant (2 Occurrences)
Over-abundant. Overabundance, Over-abundant. Over-against .
Multi-Version Concordance Over-abundant (2 Occurrences). ...
/o/over-abundant.htm - 7k

Overwhelmed (33 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 2:7 so that, on the contrary, 'it is' rather for you to forgive and
to comfort, lest by overabundant sorrow such a one may be swallowed up; (See ...
/o/overwhelmed.htm - 15k

Overabundance (2 Occurrences)

/o/overabundance.htm - 7k

Abundant (124 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 2:7 so that, on the contrary, 'it is' rather for you to forgive and
to comfort, lest by overabundant sorrow such a one may be swallowed up; (YLT ...
/a/abundant.htm - 38k

Abundantly (73 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 30:9 And the LORD thy God will make thee over-abundant in all the work
of thy hand, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and ...
/a/abundantly.htm - 31k

Over-against (156 Occurrences)
Over-against. Over-abundant, Over-against. Overall . Multi-Version Concordance ...
(YLT). Continued... Over-abundant, Over-against. Overall . Reference Bible
/o/over-against.htm - 38k

Forefathers (135 Occurrences)
... Deuteronomy 28:11 And the LORD will make thee over-abundant for good, in the fruit
of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy land ...
/f/forefathers.htm - 36k

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