CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Overthrow</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/o/overthrow.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/luke/21-20.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/o/overthrow.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Overthrow</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/o/overthrew.htm" title="Overthrew">◄</a> Overthrow <a href="/topical/o/overthrow_and_endurance.htm" title="Overthrow and Endurance">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The term "overthrow" in the Bible often refers to the act of bringing down or destroying a city, nation, or individual, typically as a result of divine judgment or intervention. This concept is prevalent throughout the Scriptures, illustrating God's sovereignty and justice in dealing with sin and rebellion. Old Testament References 1. Sodom and Gomorrah: One of the most notable examples of overthrow in the Bible is the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. In <a href="/genesis/19-24.htm">Genesis 19:24-25</a>, the Lord rained down sulfur and fire from heaven, overthrowing these cities due to their grievous sins. The text states, "Then the LORD rained down sulfur and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah—from the LORD out of the heavens. Thus He overthrew those cities and the entire plain, including all the inhabitants of the cities and everything that grew on the ground." 2. The Exodus: The overthrow of Pharaoh's army in the Red Sea is another significant event. In <a href="/exodus/14-27.htm">Exodus 14:27-28</a>, as the Israelites crossed the sea on dry ground, the waters returned and covered the Egyptian chariots and horsemen. The passage reads, "So Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and at daybreak the sea returned to its normal state. As the Egyptians were fleeing toward it, the LORD swept them into the sea. The waters flowed back and covered the chariots and horsemen—the entire army of Pharaoh that had chased the Israelites into the sea. Not one of them survived." 3. Prophetic Warnings: The prophets frequently warned of impending overthrows as a result of Israel's disobedience. For instance, in <a href="/amos/4-11.htm">Amos 4:11</a>, God reminds Israel of past judgments, saying, "I overthrew some of you as I overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah. You were like a firebrand snatched from the blaze, yet you did not return to Me," declares the LORD. New Testament References 1. Jesus' Teachings: In the New Testament, Jesus alludes to the overthrow of Sodom and Gomorrah as a warning to unrepentant cities. In <a href="/matthew/11-23.htm">Matthew 11:23-24</a>, He says, "And you, Capernaum, will you be lifted up to heaven? No, you will be brought down to Hades. For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Sodom, it would have remained to this day. But I tell you that it will be more bearable for Sodom on the day of judgment than for you." 2. Apostolic Writings: The apostle Peter references the overthrow of Sodom and Gomorrah as an example of God's judgment against ungodliness. In <a href="/2_peter/2-6.htm">2 Peter 2:6</a>, he writes, "if He condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to destruction, reducing them to ashes as an example of what is coming on the ungodly." Theological Implications The concept of overthrow in the Bible underscores the themes of divine justice and the consequences of sin. It serves as a sobering reminder of God's holiness and the seriousness with which He regards rebellion against His will. The biblical narrative consistently portrays God as patient and merciful, yet also as a righteous judge who will not tolerate sin indefinitely. The overthrows recorded in Scripture are not arbitrary acts of destruction but are depicted as necessary responses to persistent wickedness and unrepentance. Moral and Spiritual Lessons For believers, the accounts of overthrow serve as warnings to live in obedience to God's commands and to seek His mercy and forgiveness. They highlight the importance of repentance and the need to align one's life with God's standards. The biblical record of overthrows also offers hope, as it points to God's ultimate plan to establish His kingdom where righteousness dwells, free from the corruption and rebellion that necessitate such judgments.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (v. t.) To overturn; to upset; to vanquish an established ruler.2. (v. t.) To cause to fall or to fail; to subvert; to defeat; to make a ruin of; to destroy.3. (n.) The act of overthrowing; the state of being overthrow; ruin.4. (n.) The act of throwing a ball too high, as over a player's head.5. (n.) A faulty return of the ball by a fielder, so that the striker makes an additional run.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/2647.htm">2647. kataluo -- to destroy, overthrow</a> ... to destroy, overthrow. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: kataluo Phonetic Spelling: (kat-al-oo'-o) Short Definition: I break up, overthrow, unharness, find ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2647.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/2693.htm">2693. katastronnumi -- to overthrow</a> ... to overthrow. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: katastronnumi Phonetic Spelling: (kat-as-trone'-noo-mee) Short Definition: I scatter on the ground Definition ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2693.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/5136.htm">5136. trachelizo -- to take by the throat, to overthrow</a> ... to take by the throat, to overthrow. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: trachelizo Phonetic Spelling: (trakh-ay-lid'-zo) Short Definition: I am laid bare ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5136.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/2690.htm">2690. katastrepho -- to overturn</a> ... to overturn. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: katastrepho Phonetic Spelling: (kat-as-tref'-o) Short Definition: I overturn, overthrow Definition: I overturn ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2690.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/396.htm">396. anatrepo -- to overturn, destroy</a> ... destroy. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: anatrepo Phonetic Spelling: (an-at-rep'-o) Short Definition: I subvert, overturn, overthrow Definition: I ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/396.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/2692.htm">2692. katastrophe -- an overthrowing</a> ... Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: katastrophe Phonetic Spelling: (kat-as-trof-ay') Short Definition: overthrow, destruction Definition: overthrow ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2692.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/390.htm">390. anastrepho -- to overturn, turn back</a> ... strepho; to overturn; also to return; by implication, to busy oneself, ie Remain, live -- abide, behave self, have conversation, live, overthrow, pass, return ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/390.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/384.htm">384. anaskeuazo -- to pack up baggage, dismantle</a> ... Phonetic Spelling: (an-ask-yoo-ad'-zo) Short Definition: I pervert, unsettle, destroy Definition: I pervert, subvert, dismantle, unsettle, overthrow, destroy. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/384.htm - 7k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/2018.htm">2018. haphekah -- an overthrow</a> ... 2017, 2018. haphekah. 2019 . an overthrow. Transliteration: haphekah Phonetic Spelling: (haf-ay-kaw') Short Definition: overthrow. Word Origin fem. ... /hebrew/2018.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/4049.htm">4049. megar -- to overthrow</a> ... 4048, 4049. megar. 4050 . to overthrow. Transliteration: megar Phonetic Spelling: (meg-ar') Short Definition: overthrow. Word Origin ... /hebrew/4049.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/4114.htm">4114. mahpekah -- an overthrow</a> ... 4113, 4114. mahpekah. 4115 . an overthrow. Transliteration: mahpekah Phonetic Spelling: (mah-pay-kaw') Short Definition: overthrew. ... /hebrew/4114.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/4658.htm">4658. mappeleth -- carcass, ruin, an overthrow</a> ... 4657, 4658. mappeleth. 4659 . carcass, ruin, an overthrow. Transliteration: mappeleth Phonetic Spelling: (map-peh'-leth) Short Definition: fall. ... /hebrew/4658.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/2035.htm">2035. harisuth -- an overthrow, destruction, ruin</a> ... 2034b, 2035. harisuth. 2036 . an overthrow, destruction, ruin. Transliteration: harisuth Phonetic Spelling: (har-ee-sooth') Short Definition: destroyed. ... /hebrew/2035.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/2041.htm">2041. heres -- an overthrow, destruction</a> ... 2040, 2041. heres. 2042 . an overthrow, destruction. Transliteration: heres Phonetic Spelling: (heh'-res) Short Definition: destruction. ... /hebrew/2041.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/2040.htm">2040. haras -- to throw down, break or tear down</a> ... break or tear down NASB Word Usage break down (2), break through (2), broken down (1), destroyed (2), destroyers (1), overthrew (2), overthrow (5), overthrown ... /hebrew/2040.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/2015.htm">2015. haphak -- to turn, overturn</a> ... 1), came (1), change (1), changed (6), changes (1), come (1), drained (1), give (1), had a change (1), inundate (1), overthrew (5), overthrow (5), overthrown (3 ... /hebrew/2015.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/5287.htm">5287. naar -- to shake, shake out or off</a> ... shaken off (1), shakes (1), shook (1). shake off, out, self, overthrow, toss up and down. A primitive root (probably identical with ... /hebrew/5287.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/8058.htm">8058. shamat -- to let drop</a> ... discontinue, overthrow, release, let rest, shake, stumble, throw down. A primitive root; to fling down; incipiently to jostle; figuratively ... /hebrew/8058.htm - 6k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/theodoret/the_ecclesiastical_history_of_theodoret/chapter_xviii_on_the_overthrow_of.htm">On the Overthrow of Petrus and the Introduction of Lucius the ...</a> ... Book IV. Chapter XVIII."On the overthrow of Petrus and the introduction of Lucius the Arian. No sooner had they seated him on ... /.../the ecclesiastical history of theodoret/chapter xviii on the overthrow of.htm<a href="/library/pamphilius/church_history/chapter_x_the_overthrow_of_the.htm">The Overthrow of the Tyrants and the Words which they Uttered ...</a> ... Book IX. Chapter X."The Overthrow of the Tyrants and the Words which they uttered before their Death. 1. The circumstances which ... /.../pamphilius/church history/chapter x the overthrow of the.htm<a href="/library/pamphilius/the_life_of_constantine/chapter_lv_overthrow_of_an_idol.htm">Overthrow of an Idol Temple, and Abolition of Licentious Practices ...</a> ... Book III. Chapter LV."Overthrow of an Idol Temple, and Abolition of Licentious Practices, at Aphaca in Phoenicia. The emperor's ... /.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/chapter lv overthrow of an idol.htm<a href="/library/scholasticus/the_ecclesiastical_history_of_scholasticus/chapter_xxxii_overthrow_of_the_usurper.htm">Overthrow of the Usurper Magnentius.</a> ... Book II. Chapter XXXII."Overthrow of the Usurper Magnentius. Magnentius in the meanwhile having made himself master of the imperial ... /.../chapter xxxii overthrow of the usurper.htm<a href="/library/scholasticus/the_ecclesiastical_history_of_scholasticus/chapter_xiv_overthrow_and_death_of.htm">Overthrow and Death of the Usurper Maximus.</a> ... Book V. Chapter XIV."Overthrow and Death of the Usurper Maximus. As the emperor marched against the usurper the intelligence of ... /.../chapter xiv overthrow and death of.htm<a href="/library/scholasticus/the_ecclesiastical_history_of_scholasticus/chapter_xx_a_second_overthrow_of.htm">A Second Overthrow of the Persians by the Romans.</a> ... Book VII. Chapter XX."A Second Overthrow of the Persians by the Romans. Now the emperor of the Romans dwelling in Constantinople ... /.../the ecclesiastical history of scholasticus/chapter xx a second overthrow of.htm<a href="/library/augustine/city_of_god/chapter_33_that_the_overthrow_of.htm">That the Overthrow of Rome Has not Corrected the vices of the ...</a> ... The City of God.Book I. Chapter 33."That the Overthrow of Rome Has Not Corrected the Vices of the Romans. Oh infatuated men, what ... /.../augustine/city of god/chapter 33 that the overthrow of.htm<a href="/library/lactantius/the_divine_institutes/chap_xxi_of_the_system_of.htm">Of the System of Plato, which Would Lead to the Overthrow of ...</a> ... the divine institutes Book III. Of the False Wisdom of Philosophers. Chap. XXI."Of the System of Plato, Which Would Lead to the Overthrow of States. ... /.../lactantius/the divine institutes/chap xxi of the system of.htm<a href="/library/scholasticus/the_ecclesiastical_history_of_scholasticus/chapter_xxxiv_admission_of_the_fugitive.htm">Admission of the Fugitive Goths into the Roman Territories, which ...</a> ... Chapter XXXIV."Admission of the Fugitive Goths into the Roman Territories, which caused the Emperor's Overthrow, and eventually the Ruin of the Roman Empire. ... /.../chapter xxxiv admission of the fugitive.htm<a href="/library/neander/the_life_of_jesus_christ_in_its_historical_connexion/section_205_exultation_of_the.htm">Exultation of the Disciples on their Return. --The Overthrow of ...</a> ... Section 205. Exultation of the Disciples on their Return."The Overthrow of Satan's Kingdom."Christ warns the Disciples against Vanity. (Luke, x., 17-20.). ... /.../section 205 exultation of the.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/o/overthrow.htm">Overthrow (48 Occurrences)</a> ... 3. (n.) The act of overthrowing; the state of being overthrow; ruin. 4 ... Multi-Version Concordance Overthrow (48 Occurrences). Luke ... /o/overthrow.htm - 21k<a href="/topical/o/overthrew.htm">Overthrew (17 Occurrences)</a> ... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp.) of Overthrow. Multi-Version Concordance Overthrew (17 Occurrences). Matthew 21:12 Jesus entered ... /o/overthrew.htm - 12k<a href="/topical/s/subvert.htm">Subvert (4 Occurrences)</a> ... 1. (vt) To overturn from the foundation; to overthrow; to ruin utterly. ... 3. (vi) To overthrow anything from the foundation; to be subversive. Int. ... /s/subvert.htm - 9k<a href="/topical/g/gomor'rah.htm">Gomor'rah (23 Occurrences)</a> ... 2 Peter 2:6 and the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah having turned to ashes, with an overthrow did condemn, an example to those about to be impious having set 'them ... /g/gomor'rah.htm - 13k<a href="/topical/d/destruction.htm">Destruction (734 Occurrences)</a> ... In Job 26:6, 28:22 (Hebrews abaddon) is sheol, the realm of the dead. Destruction, City of. (Isaiah 19:18; Hebrews Ir-ha-Heres, "city of overthrow, " because of ... /d/destruction.htm - 39k<a href="/topical/o/obadiah.htm">Obadiah (21 Occurrences)</a> ... Consequent upon the overthrow of Edom is the enlargement of the borders of Judah and the establishment of the kingship of Yahweh. ... /o/obadiah.htm - 32k<a href="/topical/g/gomorrah.htm">Gomorrah (25 Occurrences)</a> ... that the whole land thereof is brimstone, and salt, and burning, that it is not sown, nor beareth, nor any grass groweth therein, like the overthrow of Sodom ... /g/gomorrah.htm - 17k<a href="/topical/z/zeboiim.htm">Zeboiim (7 Occurrences)</a> ... that the whole land thereof is brimstone, and salt, and a burning, that it is not sown, nor beareth, nor any grass groweth therein, like the overthrow of Sodom ... /z/zeboiim.htm - 9k<a href="/topical/u/upset.htm">Upset (9 Occurrences)</a> ... hammering on the ends. 4. (vt) To overturn, overthrow, or overset; as, to upset a carriage; to upset an argument. 5. (vt) To disturb ... /u/upset.htm - 9k<a href="/topical/o/overturn.htm">Overturn (5 Occurrences)</a> ... building. 2. (vt) To subvert; to destroy; to overthrow. 3. (vt) To overpower; to conquer. 4. (n.) The act off overturning, or the ... /o/overturn.htm - 8k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Sidon-in-the-Bible.html">What is the significance of the city of Sidon in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/King-of-the-South.html">Who is the king of the South in Daniel 11? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/King-of-the-North.html">Who is the king of the North in Daniel 11? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/overthrow.htm">Overthrow: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Overthrow (48 Occurrences)<a href="/luke/21-20.htm">Luke 21:20</a> "But when you see Jerusalem with armies encamping round her on every side, then be certain that her overthrow is close at hand. (WEY)<a href="/acts/5-39.htm">Acts 5:39</a> But if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow it, and you would be found even to be fighting against God!" (WEB KJV ASV WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/acts/6-14.htm">Acts 6:14</a> for we have heard him saying, That this Jesus the Nazarean shall overthrow this place, and shall change the customs that Moses delivered to us;' (YLT)<a href="/romans/3-31.htm">Romans 3:31</a> Do we then nullify the law through faith? May it never be! No, we establish the law. (See RSV)<a href="/romans/11-12.htm">Romans 11:12</a> and if their lapse is the enriching of the world, and their overthrow the enriching of the Gentiles, will not still greater good follow their restoration? (WEY)<a href="/romans/14-20.htm">Romans 14:20</a> Don't overthrow God's work for food's sake. All things indeed are clean, however it is evil for that man who creates a stumbling block by eating. (WEB ASV)<a href="/2_corinthians/10-4.htm">2 Corinthians 10:4</a> The weapons with which we fight are not human weapons, but are mighty for God in overthrowing strong fortresses. (Root in WEY DBY)<a href="/2_corinthians/10-5.htm">2 Corinthians 10:5</a> For we overthrow arrogant 'reckonings,' and every stronghold that towers high in defiance of the knowledge of God, and we carry off every thought as if into slavery--into subjection to Christ; (WEY DBY)<a href="/2_thessalonians/2-8.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:8</a> and then the Lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will sweep away with the tempest of His anger, and utterly overwhelm by the awful splendour of His Coming. (See NIV)<a href="/2_timothy/2-18.htm">2 Timothy 2:18</a> men who have erred concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past, and overthrowing the faith of some. (Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT)<a href="/titus/1-11.htm">Titus 1:11</a> whose mouths must be stopped; men who overthrow whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for dishonest gain's sake. (WEB WEY ASV)<a href="/2_peter/2-6.htm">2 Peter 2:6</a> And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into ashes condemned them with an overthrow, making them an ensample unto those that after should live ungodly; (KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT)<a href="/genesis/19-21.htm">Genesis 19:21</a> He said to him, "Behold, I have granted your request concerning this thing also, that I will not overthrow the city of which you have spoken. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/genesis/19-25.htm">Genesis 19:25</a> and he overthrew those cities, and all the Plain, and all the inhabitants of the cities, and that which grew upon the ground. (See JPS YLT)<a href="/genesis/19-29.htm">Genesis 19:29</a> It happened, when God destroyed the cities of the plain, that God remembered Abraham, and sent Lot out of the middle of the overthrow, when he overthrew the cities in which Lot lived. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/exodus/15-7.htm">Exodus 15:7</a> In the greatness of your excellency, you overthrow those who rise up against you. You send forth your wrath. It consumes them as stubble. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/exodus/23-24.htm">Exodus 23:24</a> You shall not bow down to their gods, nor serve them, nor follow their practices, but you shall utterly overthrow them and demolish their pillars. (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/deuteronomy/12-3.htm">Deuteronomy 12:3</a> And ye shall overthrow their altars, and break their pillars, and burn their groves with fire; and ye shall hew down the graven images of their gods, and destroy the names of them out of that place. (KJV WBS)<a href="/deuteronomy/29-23.htm">Deuteronomy 29:23</a> And that the whole land thereof is brimstone, and salt, and burning, that it is not sown, nor beareth, nor any grass groweth therein, like the overthrow of Sodom, and Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboim, which the LORD overthrew in his anger, and in his wrath: (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/2_samuel/10-3.htm">2 Samuel 10:3</a> But the princes of the children of Ammon said to Hanun their lord, "Do you think that David honors your father, in that he has sent comforters to you? Hasn't David sent his servants to you to search the city, and to spy it out, and to overthrow it?" (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/2_samuel/11-25.htm">2 Samuel 11:25</a> Then David said to the messenger, "Thus you shall tell Joab,'Don't let this thing displease you, for the sword devours one as well as another. Make your battle stronger against the city, and overthrow it.' Encourage him." (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/1_chronicles/19-3.htm">1 Chronicles 19:3</a> But the princes of the children of Ammon said to Hanun, "Do you think that David honors your father, in that he has sent comforters to you? Haven't his servants come to you to search, to overthrow, and to spy out the land?" (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/2_chronicles/25-8.htm">2 Chronicles 25:8</a> But if you will go, do valiantly, be strong for the battle: God will cast you down before the enemy; for God has power to help, and to cast down. (See NIV)<a href="/ezra/6-12.htm">Ezra 6:12</a> and the God who has caused his name to dwell there overthrow all kings and peoples who shall put forth their hand to alter the same, to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with all diligence. (WEB JPS ASV DBY NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/job/22-8.htm">Job 22:8</a> But as for the mighty man, he had the earth. The honorable man, he lived in it. it is not sown, nor bears, nor any grass grows therein, like the overthrow of Sodom and Gomorrah, Admah and Zeboiim, which Yahweh overthrew in his anger, and in his wrath: (WEB)<a href="/psalms/17-13.htm">Psalms 17:13</a> Arise, Yahweh, confront him. Cast him down. Deliver my soul from the wicked by your sword; (See RSV)<a href="/psalms/106-26.htm">Psalms 106:26</a> Therefore he swore to them that he would overthrow them in the wilderness, (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS)<a href="/psalms/106-27.htm">Psalms 106:27</a> that he would overthrow their seed among the nations, and scatter them in the lands. (WEB KJV ASV WBS)<a href="/psalms/140-4.htm">Psalms 140:4</a> Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings. (KJV DBY WBS YLT)<a href="/psalms/140-11.htm">Psalms 140:11</a> An evil speaker won't be established in the earth. Evil will hunt the violent man to overthrow him. (WEB KJV ASV WBS)<a href="/proverbs/12-7.htm">Proverbs 12:7</a> The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand. (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/proverbs/18-5.htm">Proverbs 18:5</a> It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment. (KJV WBS)<a href="/proverbs/26-28.htm">Proverbs 26:28</a> A lying tongue hateth its bruised ones, And a flattering mouth worketh an overthrow! (YLT)<a href="/jeremiah/1-10.htm">Jeremiah 1:10</a> behold, I have this day set you over the nations and over the kingdoms, to pluck up and to break down and to destroy and to overthrow, to build and to plant. (WEB JPS ASV DBY NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/jeremiah/24-6.htm">Jeremiah 24:6</a> For I will set my eyes on them for good, and I will bring them again to this land: and I will build them, and not pull them down; and I will plant them, and not pluck them up. (See NAS)<a href="/jeremiah/31-28.htm">Jeremiah 31:28</a> It shall happen that, like as I have watched over them to pluck up and to break down and to overthrow and to destroy and to afflict, so will I watch over them to build and to plant, says Yahweh. (WEB JPS ASV DBY NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/jeremiah/42-10.htm">Jeremiah 42:10</a> If ye will still abide in this land, then will I build you, and not overthrow you, and I will plant you, and not pluck you up; for I repent me of the evil that I have done unto you. (DBY)<a href="/jeremiah/45-4.htm">Jeremiah 45:4</a> Thus shalt thou say unto him, Thus saith Jehovah: Behold, what I have built do I overthrow, and what I have planted I pluck up, even this whole land. (DBY NIV)<a href="/jeremiah/49-18.htm">Jeremiah 49:18</a> As in the overthrow of Sodom and Gomorrah and the neighbor cities of it, says Yahweh, no man shall dwell there, neither shall any son of man sojourn therein. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/lamentations/3-59.htm">Lamentations 3:59</a> Thou hast seen, O Jehovah, my overthrow, Judge Thou my cause. (YLT)<a href="/ezekiel/27-27.htm">Ezekiel 27:27</a> Your riches, and your wares, your merchandise, your mariners, and your pilots, your repairers of ship seams, and the dealers in your merchandise, and all your men of war, who are in you, with all your company which is in the midst of you, shall fall into the heart of the seas in the day of your ruin. (See NAS)<a href="/daniel/11-17.htm">Daniel 11:17</a> He shall set his face to come with the strength of his whole kingdom, and with him equitable conditions; and he shall perform them: and he shall give him the daughter of women, to corrupt her; but she shall not stand, neither be for him. (See NIV)<a href="/daniel/11-24.htm">Daniel 11:24</a> In time of security shall he come even on the fattest places of the province; and he shall do that which his fathers have not done, nor his fathers' fathers; he shall scatter among them prey, and spoil, and substance: yes, he shall devise his devices against the strongholds, even for a time. (See NIV)<a href="/amos/4-11.htm">Amos 4:11</a> "I have overthrown some of you, as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah, and you were like a burning stick plucked out of the fire; yet you haven't returned to me," says Yahweh. Malachi (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)<a href="/micah/5-11.htm">Micah 5:11</a> And I will cut off the cities of thy land, and overthrow all thy strongholds. (DBY)<a href="/zephaniah/1-3.htm">Zephaniah 1:3</a> I will sweep away man and animal. I will sweep away the birds of the sky, the fish of the sea, and the heaps of rubble with the wicked. I will cut off man from the surface of the earth, says Yahweh. (See RSV)<a href="/haggai/2-22.htm">Haggai 2:22</a> I will overthrow the throne of kingdoms. I will destroy the strength of the kingdoms of the nations. I will overthrow the chariots, and those who ride in them. The horses and their riders will come down, everyone by the sword of his brother. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/zechariah/10-5.htm">Zechariah 10:5</a> They shall be as mighty men, treading down muddy streets in the battle; and they shall fight, because Yahweh is with them; and the riders on horses will be confounded. (See NIV)<a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><a href="/topical/o/overthrow.htm">Overthrow</a><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><a href="/topical/o/overthrow.htm">Overthrow (48 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/o/overthroweth.htm">Overthroweth (7 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/t/throwest.htm">Throwest (1 Occurrence)</a><a href="/topical/c/consumeth.htm">Consumeth (37 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/s/sendest.htm">Sendest (15 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/t/threw.htm">Threw (133 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/o/overthrew.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Overthrew"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Overthrew" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/o/overthrow_and_endurance.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Overthrow and Endurance"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Overthrow and Endurance" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>