In biblical contexts, the term "overhead" is not directly mentioned in the Scriptures. However, the concept of something being above or over can be found throughout the Bible, often symbolizing authority, protection, or divine presence.

Heavenly Realms and Authority

The heavens are frequently described as being "overhead," symbolizing God's supreme authority and the divine order. In Genesis 1:1, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth," the heavens are depicted as the realm above the earth, signifying God's sovereignty over all creation. The heavens are often associated with God's throne, as seen in Isaiah 66:1, "Heaven is My throne, and the earth is My footstool."

Protection and Shelter

The imagery of something being overhead is also used to convey protection and shelter. In Psalm 91:1, it is written, "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty." Here, the "shadow" implies a covering or protection that is overhead, offering safety and refuge to those who trust in God.

Divine Presence

The presence of God is often depicted as being above or overhead, emphasizing His transcendence and holiness. In Exodus 13:21, during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness, "The LORD went before them in a pillar of cloud by day to guide them on their way and in a pillar of fire by night to give them light, so that they could travel by day or night." The pillars of cloud and fire were visible signs of God's presence and guidance, hovering above the people.

Heavenly Signs

The Bible also speaks of signs in the heavens, which are overhead, as indicators of God's power and the unfolding of His plans. In Luke 21:25, Jesus speaks of the end times, saying, "There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars." These celestial signs serve as reminders of God's control over the universe and His ultimate plan for redemption.

Symbolism of the Sky

The sky, being overhead, is often used symbolically to represent God's majesty and the vastness of His creation. Psalm 19:1 declares, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands." The expanse of the sky serves as a testament to God's creative power and His glory, which is above all.

In summary, while the specific term "overhead" is not used in the Bible, the concept is richly woven into the biblical narrative through themes of authority, protection, divine presence, and heavenly signs. These elements underscore the overarching sovereignty and majesty of God as depicted in the Scriptures.(adv.) Aloft; above; in or attached to the ceiling or roof; in the story or upon the floor above; in the zenith.4605. maal -- above, upwards
... very. From alah; properly, the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix
upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc. -- above ...
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The Life of Paulus the First Hermit.
... by his command to some delightful pleasure gardens, and there amid white lilies
and blushing roses, close by a gently murmuring stream, while overhead the soft ...
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A New Pretender
... any of the group could stir, a second thunderous shock sent a tremor over the room,
and a fragment of marble detached from a support overhead and dropped to ...
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A Letter from a West Indian Cottage Ornee
... You hear a sudden rattle, as of boards and brown paper, overhead, and find that
it is the clashing of the huge leaves of a young fan palm, {78a} growing not ...
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The Memphite Empire
... It is in vain that the sky is serene above them and the sun shines overhead; they
always fear that at the moment in which danger seems least likely to threaten ...
/.../chapter iithe memphite empire.htm

An Awful Contrast
... of these terrible words: "Then did they spit in his face." There is more of deep
and awful thunder in them than in the bolt that bursts overhead, there is more ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 42 1896/an awful contrast.htm

Palestine Eighteen Centuries Ago
... Of a sudden he noticed how the ripe fruit overhead, bursting for richness, dropped
its luscious juice on the ground, while at a little distance the distended ...
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The Two Yokes
... words, "Consider the lilies," he stooped down and plucked a lily; and when he said,
"Consider the ravens," he pointed to the ravens flying overhead, in the sky ...
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When Diamond Got Round the Corner of the Hay...
... She was gone. And there he stood, with his bare feet on the stones of the paved
yard. It was a clear night overhead, and the stars were shining. ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 2 when diamond got.htm

Chapter twenty-four
... confusion and terror. The great rooms downstairs were empty, but overhead
were hurried footsteps and confused noises. One of the ...
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As they Flew, So Fast they Went that the Sea Slid Away from under ...
... They went so fast that the stars themselves appeared to sail away past them overhead,
"like golden boats," on a blue sea turned upside down. ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 12 as they flew.htm

Overhead (4 Occurrences)
...Overhead (4 Occurrences). ... And overhead, above the gates, names were inscribed which
are those of the twelve tribes of the descendants of Israel. (WEY). ...
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Battle (282 Occurrences)
... The sun to Joshua was associated with Gibeon, and the sun can naturally be associated
with a locality in either of two positions: it may be overhead to the ...
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Bethhoron (12 Occurrences)
... The sun to Joshua was associated with Gibeon, and the sun can naturally be associated
with a locality in either of two positions: it may be overhead to the ...
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Beth-horon (12 Occurrences)
... The sun to Joshua was associated with Gibeon, and the sun can naturally be associated
with a locality in either of two positions: it may be overhead to the ...
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Vertical (1 Occurrence)
... 2. (a.) of or pertaining to the vertex; situated at the vertex, or highest point;
directly overhead, or in the zenith; perpendicularly above one. ...
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Overheard (3 Occurrences)

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Over-hard (2 Occurrences)
Over-hard. Overhangs, Over-hard. Overhead . Multi-Version Concordance
Over-hard (2 Occurrences). ... (BBE). Overhangs, Over-hard. Overhead . Reference
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Gallery (2 Occurrences)
... 5. (a.) Any communication which is covered overhead as well as at the sides.
When prepared for defense, it is a defensive gallery. ...
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Inscribed (20 Occurrences)
... And overhead, above the gates, names were inscribed which are those of the
twelve tribes of the descendants of Israel. (WEY DBY RSV). ...
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Tilt (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A covering overhead; especially, a tent.
2. (n.) The cloth covering of a cart or a wagon. 3. (n ...
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