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In the context of the Bible, it often refers to God's sovereign ability to change circumstances, overthrow nations, or alter the course of events according to His divine will. This concept is deeply rooted in the understanding of God's omnipotence and His active role in the affairs of the world.<br><br><b>Biblical Usage:</b><br><br>1. <b>Divine Judgment and Sovereignty:</b><br> The term is frequently associated with God's judgment and His power to overthrow the plans of the wicked or the established order of nations. In <a href="/job/12-15.htm">Job 12:15-25</a>, the passage illustrates God's control over creation and human affairs: "He pours contempt on nobles and disarms the mighty. He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings deep shadows into the light. He makes nations great, and He destroys them; He enlarges nations, and He disperses them" . Here, the concept of overturning is implicit in God's ability to dismantle and rebuild according to His purposes.<br><br>2. <b>Moral and Spiritual Overturning:</b><br> The idea of overturning is not limited to physical or political realms but extends to moral and spiritual dimensions. In <a href="/proverbs/21-12.htm">Proverbs 21:12</a>, it is written, "The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked and brings the wicked to ruin" . This suggests that God actively works to overturn the plans and prosperity of the wicked, ensuring that justice prevails.<br><br>3. <b>Prophetic Overturning:</b><br> The prophetic books often speak of God overturning nations as a form of judgment. In <a href="/ezekiel/21-27.htm">Ezekiel 21:27</a>, the prophet declares, "A ruin, a ruin, I will make it. Indeed, this will not be restored until the arrival of Him to whom it belongs, to whom I have assigned judgment" . This passage highlights the certainty and finality of God's judgment, as well as the hope of restoration through the coming of the rightful ruler, interpreted by Christians as a messianic prophecy.<br><br>4. <b>Historical Examples:</b><br> The Bible provides numerous historical examples of God overturning the plans of individuals and nations. The account of the Tower of Babel (<a href="/genesis/11.htm">Genesis 11:1-9</a>) is a classic example where God confounds human ambition by overturning their plans through the confusion of languages. Similarly, the fall of Babylon as prophesied in <a href="/bsb/isaiah/13.htm">Isaiah 13</a> and <a href="/bsb/daniel/5.htm">Daniel 5</a> serves as a testament to God's ability to overturn mighty empires.<br><br>5. <b>Personal Application:</b><br> On a personal level, believers are encouraged to trust in God's ability to overturn adverse situations in their lives. <a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a> assures believers that "in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose" . This reflects the belief that God can overturn even the most challenging circumstances for the ultimate good of His people.<br><br>In summary, the concept of "overturneth" in the Bible underscores God's supreme authority and His active involvement in the world. It serves as a reminder of His power to bring about justice, fulfill His promises, and guide the course of history according to His divine plan.<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/wilson-carmichael/things_as_they_are/chapter_viii_roots.htm"><span class="l">Roots</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Only He who <b>overturneth</b> the mountains by the roots. 'This kind goeth not out but<br> by prayer and fasting.'" An Indian Missionary. "AMMA, you are getting old.". <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../wilson-carmichael/things as they are/chapter viii roots.htm</font><p><a href="/library/clarke/a_discourse_concerning_the_being_and_attributes_of_god/x_proposition_x_that_the.htm"><span class="l">That the Self-Existent Being must be All-Powerful.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Thus, Job 9:4:""He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength;"which removeth the<br> mountains, and they know it not; which <b>overturneth</b> them in his anger. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../x proposition x that the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/finney/systematic_theology/lecture_xlvi_purposes_of_god.htm"><span class="l">Purposes of God.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 1. With fore-ordination or determination, appointment. Job 28:10: "He putteth forth<br> his hand upon the rock; he <b>overturneth</b> the mountains by the roots.26. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../finney/systematic theology/lecture xlvi purposes of god.htm</font><p><a href="/library/wesley/sermons_on_several_occasions/sermon_129_the_cause_and.htm"><span class="l">The Cause and Cure of Earthquakes</span></a> <br><b>...</b> be denied by any who believe the Scriptures; for these are they which testify of<br> Him, that it is God" which removeth the mountains, and <b>overturneth</b> them in his <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 129 the cause and.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/exposition_on_the_book_of_psalms/psalm_c.htm"><span class="l">Psalm C.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> extending on every side, when the Church was commencing to spread from Jerusalem<br> throughout all nations, [4538] everywhere <b>overturneth</b> ungodliness, and <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm c.htm</font><p><a href="/library/martin/the_story_of_a_soul/chapter_iv_first_communion_and.htm"><span class="l">First Communion and Confirmation</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The Wise Man is right when he says: "The bewitching of vanity <b>overturneth</b> the innocent<br> mind."[2] At ten years of age the heart is easily fascinated, and I <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../martin/the story of a soul/chapter iv first communion and.htm</font><p><a href="/library/therese/story_of_a_soul/chapter_iv_-_first_communion.htm"><span class="l">First Communion and Confirmation</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The Wise Man is right when he says: "The bewitching of vanity <b>overturneth</b> the innocent<br> mind." [24] At ten years of age the heart is easily fascinated, and I <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/therese/story of a soul/chapter iv - first communion.htm</font><p><a href="/library/barclay/theses_theologicae_and_an_apology_for_the_true_christian_divinity/proposition_vii_concerning_justification.htm"><span class="l">Concerning Justification.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> evils; but, though they still continued in them, were notwithstanding justified:<br> which as in itself it is most absurd, so it very clearly <b>overturneth</b> the very <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../proposition vii concerning justification.htm</font><p><a href="/library/barclay/theses_theologicae_and_an_apology_for_the_true_christian_divinity/proposition_ii_of_immediate_revelation.htm"><span class="l">Of Immediate Revelation.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> And, as that which altogether <b>overturneth</b> this precedency, there are that allege,<br> and that from tradition also, that Peter never saw Rome; and that therefore <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../proposition ii of immediate revelation.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bunyan/the_works_of_john_bunyan_volumes_1-3/the_life_and_death_of.htm"><span class="l">The Life and Death of Mr. Badman,</span></a> <br>The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3. <. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/the life and death of.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/o/overturneth.htm"><span class="l"><b>Overturneth</b> (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Overturneth</b> (3 Occurrences). Job 9:5 Which removeth the<br> mountains, and they know not: which <b>overturneth</b> them in his anger. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/overturneth.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/overturning.htm"><span class="l">Overturning (14 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/overturning.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/overturned.htm"><span class="l">Overturned (41 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/overturned.htm - 18k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/overthrows.htm"><span class="l">Overthrows (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB NAS RSV NIV). Job 34:25 Therefore He taketh knowledge of their works; and He<br><b>overturneth</b> them in the night, so that they are crushed. (See NAS NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/overthrows.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/removeth.htm"><span class="l">Removeth (27 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Persia, (YLT). Job 9:5 Which removeth the mountains, and they know not: which<br><b>overturneth</b> them in his anger. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). Job <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/removeth.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/k/knoweth.htm"><span class="l">Knoweth (152 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). Job 34:25 Therefore he knoweth their works, and he <b>overturneth</b><br> them in the night, so that they are destroyed. (KJV DBY WBS YLT). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/k/knoweth.htm - 35k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><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><span class="encheading">Overturneth (3 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/9-5.htm">Job 9:5</a></span><br />Which removeth the mountains, and they know not: which <span class="boldtext">overturneth</span> them in his anger.<br /><span class="source">(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/28-9.htm">Job 28:9</a></span><br />He putteth forth his hand upon the rock; he <span class="boldtext">overturneth</span> the mountains by the roots. <br /><span class="source">(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/34-25.htm">Job 34:25</a></span><br />Therefore he knoweth their works, and he <span class="boldtext">overturneth</span> them in the night, so that they are destroyed.<br /><span class="source">(KJV JPS ASV WBS)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/o/overturneth.htm">Overturneth</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/u/uproot.htm">Uproot (17 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/u/uprooting.htm">Uprooting (10 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/trading.htm">Trading (24 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/smashing.htm">Smashing (9 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/planting.htm">Planting (57 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/o/offering.htm">Offering (850 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