Overwhelmingly
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The term "overwhelmingly" is not directly found in the text of the Bible; however, the concept of being overwhelmed or experiencing something in an overwhelming manner is present throughout Scripture. This entry explores the biblical understanding of overwhelming experiences, both in terms of divine intervention and human emotion, as reflected in the Berean Standard Bible .

Divine Power and Presence

The Bible frequently describes God's power and presence as overwhelming. In the Old Testament, the Israelites often encountered God's overwhelming might. For instance, when the Israelites crossed the Red Sea, they witnessed the overwhelming power of God as He parted the waters and then brought them back over the Egyptian army (Exodus 14:21-28). This event is a testament to God's ability to deliver His people in an overwhelming manner.

In the New Testament, the overwhelming nature of God's love and grace is evident. The Apostle Paul writes in Romans 5:20 , "But where sin increased, grace increased all the more." This passage highlights the overwhelming abundance of God's grace that surpasses human sinfulness. Similarly, in Ephesians 3:20 , Paul speaks of God as "able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine," emphasizing the overwhelming capacity of God's power at work within believers.

Human Emotion and Experience

The Bible also addresses the human experience of being overwhelmed by emotions or circumstances. The Psalms, in particular, are rich with expressions of overwhelming feelings. Psalm 61:2 states, "From the ends of the earth I call to You when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I." Here, the psalmist expresses a sense of being overwhelmed and seeks refuge in God, who is portrayed as a stable and higher rock.

In the Gospels, Jesus Himself experienced overwhelming emotions. In the Garden of Gethsemane, He was deeply distressed and troubled, knowing the suffering that lay ahead. Mark 14:34 records Jesus saying, "My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death." This moment reveals the depth of Jesus' human experience and His reliance on the Father in times of overwhelming distress.

Overcoming Through Faith

The Bible encourages believers to overcome overwhelming situations through faith and reliance on God. In 1 John 5:4 , it is written, "For everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith." This verse assures Christians that faith in God provides the strength to overcome the challenges and overwhelming circumstances of life.

Moreover, Philippians 4:6-7 offers guidance for dealing with anxiety and overwhelming thoughts: "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." This passage encourages believers to turn to prayer and trust in God's peace, which can overwhelm and surpass human understanding.

In summary, while the term "overwhelmingly" may not appear verbatim in the Bible, the concept is woven throughout Scripture, illustrating both the overwhelming nature of God's power and love, as well as the human experience of being overwhelmed by life's challenges. Believers are called to trust in God's overwhelming grace and strength to navigate these experiences.
Greek
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Manuscript Testimony Shewn to be Overwhelmingly in Favour of These ...
... CHAPTER VI. MANUSCRIPT TESTIMONY SHEWN TO BE OVERWHELMINGLY IN FAVOUR OF THESE
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Manuscript Testimony Shewn to be Overwhelmingly in Favour of These ...
... CHAPTER VII. MANUSCRIPT TESTIMONY SHEWN TO BE OVERWHELMINGLY IN FAVOUR OF THESE
VERSES."Part II. The other chief peculiarity of Codices B and ' (viz. ...
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Manuscript Testimony Shewn to be Overwhelmingly in Favour of These ...
... CHAPTER VI. MANUSCRIPT TESTIMONY SHEWN TO BE OVERWHELMINGLY IN FAVOUR OF THESE
VERSES."PART I. S. Mark 16:9-20, contained in every MS. ...
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Manuscript Testimony Shewn to be Overwhelmingly in Favour of These ...
... CHAPTER VII. MANUSCRIPT TESTIMONY SHEWN TO BE OVERWHELMINGLY IN FAVOUR
OF THESE VERSES."PART II. The other chief peculiarity of ...
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The Last Twelve Verses of the Gospel According to S. Mark
... CHAPTER VI. MANUSCRIPT TESTIMONY SHEWN TO BE OVERWHELMINGLY IN FAVOUR OF
THESE VERSES.--PART I. CHAPTER VII. MANUSCRIPT TESTIMONY ...
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The Last Twelve Verses of the Gospel According to S. Mark
... CHAPTER VI. MANUSCRIPT TESTIMONY SHEWN TO BE OVERWHELMINGLY IN FAVOUR OF
THESE VERSES.--Part I. CHAPTER VII. MANUSCRIPT TESTIMONY ...
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Chapter i.
... It shall be my endeavour in the ensuing pages to show, on the contrary, That manuscript
evidence is so overwhelmingly in their favour that no room is left for ...
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The Case of the Last Twelve Verses of S. Mark's Gospel, Stated.
... It shall be my endeavour in the ensuing pages to shew, on the contrary, That manuscript
evidence is so overwhelmingly in their favour that no room is left for ...
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Jacob Boehme: his Life and Spirit
... reformer his transforming insight of the immense importance of personal faith for
salvation, and secondly he was impressed"almost overwhelmingly impressed in ...
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The Weight of Sand
... 'Sand is weighty.' The accumulation of light things is overwhelmingly ponderous.
Are there any such things in our lives? If there are, what ought we to do? ...
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Overwhelmingly (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Overwhelmingly (1 Occurrence). Romans 8:37 but in all
these we more than conquer, through him who loved us; (See NAS). ...
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Naphish (3 Occurrences)
... Naphish, along with other Hagrite clans, was overwhelmingly defeated by the Israelite
tribes on the East of the Jordan (1 Chronicles 5:19, the King James ...
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Overwhelming (5 Occurrences)

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Overwhelms (5 Occurrences)

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People (13047 Occurrences)
... Of these, in the Old Testament, `am, is overwhelmingly the most common (about 2,000
times), with le'om, and goy, next in order; but the various Hebrew words ...
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Straight (196 Occurrences)
... make straight," and euthudromeo, "to make a straight course" (Acts 16:11; Acts
21:1). For straightway in English Versions of the Bible overwhelmingly the most ...
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Straightway (96 Occurrences)
... make straight," and euthudromeo, "to make a straight course" (Acts 16:11; Acts
21:1). For straightway in English Versions of the Bible overwhelmingly the most ...
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Pharisees (86 Occurrences)
... He assumes that there were two Sanhedrins, one civil, having to do with matters
of government, in which the Sadducees were overwhelmingly predominant, and the ...
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Conscience (36 Occurrences)
... There are few people with an ethical experience of any depth who have not sometimes
been overwhelmingly conscious of the approval or disapproval of an unseen ...
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Overwhelmingly (1 Occurrence)

Romans 8:37
but in all these we more than conquer, through him who loved us;
(See NAS)

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