The term "over-full" is not directly found in the Bible; however, the concept of being over-full, particularly in the context of abundance or excess, is addressed in various passages. The idea often relates to the spiritual and moral implications of excess, whether in material wealth, food, or other aspects of life.

Biblical Context

1. Material Wealth and Excess: The Bible frequently warns against the dangers of excessive wealth and the spiritual complacency it can bring. In the Parable of the Rich Fool, Jesus illustrates the folly of hoarding wealth without being "rich toward God" (Luke 12:16-21). The rich man's barns were over-full, yet his soul was required of him that very night, highlighting the transient nature of earthly riches.

2. Gluttony and Overindulgence: 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." Here, the over-fullness of food and drink is linked to moral and physical decline, emphasizing the need for moderation.

3. Spiritual Fullness: In contrast to material excess, the Bible encourages believers to be filled with the Spirit. Ephesians 5:18 states, "Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit." This spiritual fullness is portrayed as a positive state, leading to wisdom, understanding, and a life that pleases God.

4. God’s Provision and Abundance: The Bible also speaks of God's provision in terms of abundance. Psalm 23:5 declares, "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows." This imagery of an overflowing cup symbolizes God's generous provision and blessing, contrasting human greed with divine generosity.

5. Warnings Against Complacency: In Revelation 3:17 , the church of Laodicea is rebuked for its complacency, saying, "You say, ‘I am rich; I have grown wealthy and need nothing,’ but you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked." The over-fullness of self-satisfaction and material wealth blinds them to their spiritual poverty.

Theological Implications

The concept of being over-full in the Bible often serves as a caution against the perils of excess and the false security it can bring. It underscores the importance of spiritual richness over material abundance and the need for a heart aligned with God's will. The Bible encourages believers to seek a fullness that comes from God, characterized by spiritual growth, contentment, and a life that reflects His glory.

When Diamond Got Home He Found his Father at Home Already...
... And had filled every one of their little crops. She had filled her own
just over-full,. And hence she was feeling a little dull. ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 23 when diamond got.htm

The Pastor's Parting Blessing
... His heart entertains thousands, though his house might be overfull with ten; his
liberal desires feed nations, even though his purse be so scant that he cannot ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 17 1871/the pastors parting blessing.htm

Whether the Spiritual Joy which Proceeds from Charity, Can be ...
... desire will be at rest, not only our desire for God, but all our desires: so that
the joy of the blessed is full to perfection"-indeed over-full, since they ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the spiritual joy which 2.htm

Skirting the Abyss
... She would not stir or speak. Then he got her own people to come, and then it was
as if a pent-up torrent was bursting out of an over full heart. ...
/.../wilson-carmichael/things as they are/chapter xxv skirting the abyss.htm

Because Thou Hast Forsaken the Solace and the Joy of this World...
... Two are, that no man, holy or other, may escape: they are, if their stomach be
over-empty or over-full; then many vanities, in sore manners, befall them ...
/.../chapter ii because thou hast.htm

Of the Law.
... new moons, and your Sabbaths, and your great day, I cannot bear them: your fasts,
and your rests, and your feasts, my soul hateth them; I am over-full of them ...
/.../various/constitutions of the holy apostles/sec iv of the law.htm

1 Timothy i. 14-Dec
... Christ comes to us from day to day, and asks no great matter, but only bread, we
do not even regard him, yea though we are nauseously over full, and swollen ...
/.../homily iii 1 timothy i.htm

Letter xxii. To Eustochium.
... When you rise at night to pray, let your breath be that of an empty and not that
of an overfull stomach. Read often, learn all that you can. ...
/.../jerome/the principal works of st jerome/letter xxii to eustochium.htm

Third Sunday after Trinity Humility, Trust, Watchfulness ...
... through the mob of evil spirits Satan employs for this purpose, until he grows numb,
loses faith and clear judgment and finally becomes overfull of drunkenness ...
/.../luther/epistle sermons vol iii/third sunday after trinity humility.htm

Over-full (1 Occurrence)
Over-full. Over-fond, Over-full. Over-great . Multi-Version
Concordance Over-full (1 Occurrence). Luke 21:34 But give ...
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Net (91 Occurrences)
... Luke 21:34 But give attention to yourselves, for fear that your hearts become
over-full of the pleasures of food and wine, and the cares of this life, and that ...
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Over-great (3 Occurrences)
Over-great. Over-full, Over-great. Overgrown . Multi-Version Concordance
Over-great (3 Occurrences). ... (BBE). Over-full, Over-great. Overgrown . Reference ...
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Over-fond (1 Occurrence)
Over-fond. Overfond, Over-fond. Over-full . Multi-Version Concordance
Over-fond (1 Occurrence). ... Overfond, Over-fond. Over-full . Reference Bible.
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Pleasures (18 Occurrences)
... Luke 21:34 But give attention to yourselves, for fear that your hearts become
over-full of the pleasures of food and wine, and the cares of this life, and that ...
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Attention (236 Occurrences)
... Luke 21:34 But give attention to yourselves, for fear that your hearts become
over-full of the pleasures of food and wine, and the cares of this life, and that ...
/a/attention.htm - 36k

Wine (282 Occurrences)
... Luke 21:34 But give attention to yourselves, for fear that your hearts become
over-full of the pleasures of food and wine, and the cares of this life, and that ...
/w/wine.htm - 68k

Fear (970 Occurrences)
... Luke 21:34 But give attention to yourselves, for fear that your hearts become
over-full of the pleasures of food and wine, and the cares of this life, and that ...
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