12 occurrences in 11 translations

'Overwhelm' in the Bible

Lord, use your power to deliver me from these murderers, from the murderers of this world! They enjoy prosperity; you overwhelm them with the riches they desire. They have many children, and leave their wealth to their offspring.

Verse ConceptsSpiritual MalnutritionLimitednessBabiesThriftSins Of The FathersLack Of HolinessFutility Of Worldly Pursuits

For my sins overwhelm me; like a heavy load, they are too much for me to bear.

Verse ConceptsBurdensBackConviction Of SinHeavy BurdensGuiltBeing Overwhelmedoverwhelmed

Why should I be afraid in times of trouble, when the sinful deeds of deceptive men threaten to overwhelm me?

Verse ConceptsFalse ConfidenceFreed From FearBad Daysvulnerability

Iniquities overwhelm me;only You can atone for our rebellions.

Verse ConceptsFaultsA Forgiving GodBeing Overwhelmedoverwhelmed

I have sunk in deep mire, where there is no foothold;I have come into deep waters, where a flood overwhelms me.

Verse ConceptsChaosMarshes

Let neither the floodwaters overwhelm me nor let the deep swallow me up, nor the mouth of the well close over me.

Verse ConceptsPitsSaved From The PitSwampedPits As A Term For GravesOvercomingFloodsBeing Overwhelmedoverwhelmed

If I say, “Surely the darkness will overwhelm me,And the light around me will be night,”

Verse ConceptsOvertaken By Darkness

When those who surround me rise up,may the trouble their lips cause overwhelm them.

Verse ConceptsHeadsLipsSpeech, Power And Significance OfLet Evil Reboundoverwhelmed

Bible Theasaurus

Deluge (22 instances)
Drown (3 instances)
Overcome (324 instances)
Overpower (17 instances)
Overtake (129 instances)
Overwhelm (38 instances)

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