13 occurrences in 12 translations

'Possess' in the Bible

His soul in good doth remain, And his seed doth possess the land.

Verse ConceptsThe Righteous Prosper

The Lord watches over the innocent day by day and they possess a permanent inheritance.

Verse ConceptsGod, All knowing

For His blessed ones do possess the land, And His reviled ones are cut off.

Verse ConceptsBanishmentBlessing And Curse

The righteous possess the land, And they dwell for ever on it.

Verse ConceptsRighteous, TheEternal PossessionHindrances

For by their own sword they did not possess the land,And their own arm did not save them,But Your right hand and Your arm and the light of Your presence,For You favored them.

Verse ConceptsCountenanceLight, SpiritualPeople Of God, In OtRight Hand Of GodArm Of GodGod's HandStrength Of GodGod Is LightNot Aloneland

for God will save Zionand build up the cities of Judah.They will live there and possess it.

Verse ConceptsBuilding CitiesGod Saves The NeedyGod's Will

Arise, O God, judge the earth!For it is You who possesses all the nations.

Verse ConceptsGod, As JudgeGod ArisingPeople Belong To God

who said, "Let us possess the pastures of God."

Verse ConceptsTaking Possession

And He giveth to them the lands of nations, And the labour of peoples they possess,

Verse ConceptsHeirsTaking Possession

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