The term "overly" is not directly found in the Bible; however, the concept of excessiveness or going beyond what is necessary or appropriate is addressed throughout Scripture. The Bible provides guidance on maintaining balance and moderation in various aspects of life, warning against the dangers of excess.

Excessive Speech and Boasting

The Bible cautions against excessive speech and boasting. Proverbs 10:19 states, "When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise." This verse highlights the importance of restraint in speech, suggesting that excessive talking can lead to sin. Similarly, James 3:5 warns, "In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze." This passage underscores the potential destructive power of excessive and boastful speech.

Excessive Worry and Anxiety

Scripture also addresses the issue of excessive worry and anxiety. In Matthew 6:34 , Jesus advises, "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own." This teaching encourages believers to trust in God's provision and not to be overly concerned with future uncertainties. Philippians 4:6 further instructs, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." This verse emphasizes the importance of prayer and reliance on God rather than succumbing to excessive anxiety.

Excessive Wealth and Materialism

The Bible warns against the pursuit of excessive wealth and materialism. In 1 Timothy 6:9-10 , Paul writes, "Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil." This passage highlights the spiritual dangers associated with an excessive desire for wealth. Jesus also addresses this issue in Matthew 6:19-21 , saying, "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven... For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

Excessive Indulgence and Gluttony

The Bible speaks against excessive indulgence and gluttony. Proverbs 23:20-21 advises, "Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat, for the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and drowsiness will clothe them in rags." This passage warns of the physical and spiritual consequences of overindulgence. Additionally, Galatians 5:19-21 lists "drunkenness" and "orgies" among the acts of the flesh, cautioning that those who live in such excess will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Excessive Pride and Self-Importance

Pride and self-importance are also addressed as forms of excess. Proverbs 16:18 states, "Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall." This verse warns of the dangers of excessive pride, which can lead to one's downfall. In the New Testament, Jesus teaches humility as a virtue, as seen in Matthew 23:12 : "For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted."

In summary, while the term "overly" is not explicitly used in the Bible, the Scriptures provide ample guidance on avoiding excess in speech, worry, wealth, indulgence, and pride. These teachings encourage believers to seek moderation and balance, trusting in God's wisdom and provision.1. (a.) Careless; negligent; inattentive; superficial; not thorough.

2. (a.) Excessive; too much.

3. (adv.) In an overly manner.

5252. huperphroneo -- to be overly proud, to have high thoughts
... to be overly proud, to have high thoughts. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration:
huperphroneo Phonetic Spelling: (hoop-er-fron-eh'-o) Short Definition: I have ...
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4021. periergos -- overly careful, curious, meddling, subst. a ...
... 4020, 4021. periergos. 4022 . overly careful, curious, meddling, subst. ... Word
Origin from peri and ergon Definition overly careful, curious, meddling, subst. ...
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3148. yother -- superiority, advantage, excess
... participle of yathar Definition superiority, advantage, excess NASB Word Usage addition
(1), advantage (3), beyond (1), extremely (1), more (1), overly (1). ...
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Introduction
... But certain overly zealous brethren of the Church seem to have offered themselves
voluntarily"a thing that church leaders were diligent in warning their ...
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The Unity of the Divine Essence, and the Trinity of Persons.
... men. For it is men's overly,(139) and common and slender apprehensions
of them, which make them look so commonly upon them. There ...
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"For to be Carnally Minded is Death; but to be Spiritually Minded ...
... and push on the harder in our walk or race, that so we may come in time to our place
of rest; and that same should make the passenger give an overly(180) and ...
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Humility is the Root of Charity, and Meekness the Fruit of Both. . ...
... It is a light and overly knowledge of it, a small smattering of the doctrine of
it, that makes men despise it and prefer other things, but the deep and solid ...
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"And the Blood of Jesus Christ his Son Cleanseth us from all Sin. ...
... there is something of this sometimes overtakes the hearts of true believers, in
the slight and overly consideration of the mercy of God, and blood of Christ ...
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The Lonely Defender of the Bible
... Heiberg, in defence of his good friend, Bernhard Severin Ingemann, whose excellent
but overly sentimental lyrics had invited the barbed wit of the humorist. ...
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Some Gospel Truths Opened, According to the Scriptures; Or, the ...
The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3. <. ...
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A Discourse Upon the Pharisee and the Publican
The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3. <. ...
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Overly (1 Occurrence)
... thorough. 2. (a.) Excessive; too much. 3. (adv.) In an overly manner.
Multi-Version Concordance Overly (1 Occurrence). Ecclesiastes ...
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Overmastered (1 Occurrence)

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Overlooks (6 Occurrences)

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