4 occurrences

'Possess' in the Bible

Therefore say to them, 'This is what the sovereign Lord says: You eat the meat with the blood still in it, pray to your idols, and shed blood. Do you really think you will possess the land?

Verse ConceptsSheddingPeople Consuming BloodIdol WorshipJudged As MurderersEating Meat

You rely on your swords and commit abominable deeds; each of you defiles his neighbor's wife. Will you possess the land?'

Verse ConceptsUnreliabilityThose Who Committed Adultery

"'You said, "These two nations, these two lands will be mine, and we will possess them," -- although the Lord was there --

Verse ConceptsTwo GroupsPeople Possessing Other Things

I will lead people, my people Israel, across you; they will possess you and you will become their inheritance. No longer will you bereave them of their children.

Verse ConceptsInhabitationBereavementPeople Possessing Other Things

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