KJV dictionary & concordance
1. More than the usual or proper measure; projecting or excessive. 2. Unnecessary or more than is needed.
Definition sources
First occurrence: Leviticus 21:18
Complete exact-word concordance
For whatsoever man he be that hath a blemish, he shall not approach: a blind man, or a lame, or he that hath a flat nose, or any thing superfluous,
For whatsoeuer man hee be that hath a blemish, he shall not approche: a blind man, or a lame, or he that hath a flat nose, or any thing superfluous,
1611 marginal noteChap. 22.23.
Either a bullock or a lamb that hath any thing superfluous or lacking in his parts, that mayest thou offer for a freewill offering; but for a vow it shall not be accepted.
Either a bullocke, or a lambe that hath any thing superfluous or lacking in his parts, that mayest thou offer for a free will offring: but for a vow it shal not be accepted.
1611 marginal noteOr, kidde.
1611 marginal noteChap. 21.18.
FOR as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you:
¶ For as touching the ministring to the Saints, it is superfluous for mee to write to you.
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Historical English dictionary sources
That which is too much: also vaine or unprofitable.
