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overflow

Meaning of “overflow”

1. To flow or rise beyond bounds so as to cover or pass over. 2. Figuratively, to spread or advance beyond bounds, or to abound.

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KJV context and cross-referencesSkeat 1893
13 occurrences13 verses6 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Deuteronomy 11:4

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Psalms 69:2
I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing: I am come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 69:2 · retained source text

I sinke in deepe mire, where there is no standing: I am come into deepe waters, where the flouds ouerflow me.

1611 marginal noteHeb. the myre of depth.

1611 marginal noteHeb. depth of waters.

Psalms 69:15
Let not the waterflood overflow me, neither let the deep swallow me up, and let not the pit shut her mouth upon me.
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1611 witness · Psalms 69:15 · retained source text

Let not the water flood ouerflow me, neither let the deepe swallow mee vp, and let not the pit shut her mouth vpon me.

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