Meaning
Possession is something owned, held, or obtained as property, or the state of having or controlling something.
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, possession refers to something owned, held, or acquired, and especially to land or property given to a person or people.
The Bible frequently uses the term in connection with Israel receiving the land promised by God.
It is also used more broadly for property, inheritance, and things belonging to individuals or families.
Key References
- Genesis 48:4
- Leviticus 25:24-28
- Numbers 32:1-42
- Deuteronomy 4:1
- Deuteronomy 19:14
- Joshua 1:11
- Joshua 11:23
- Joshua 13:1-7
- Joshua 18:1-10
- Ezekiel 36:10-12
- Acts 7:5
- Hebrews 11:8
Related Terms
- Inheritance
- Property
- Land
- Heritage
- Ownership
- Promise
- Tribe