15 occurrences in 12 translations

'Possession' in the Bible

Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.

Verse ConceptsGod Saves From Sin And DeathInheritancePropertyThe End Of The WorldThe Earthprovidingwill

For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them.

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

For God will save Zion, and will build the cities of Judah: that they may dwell there, and have it in possession.

Verse ConceptsBuilding CitiesGod Saves The NeedyGod's Will

Remember Your congregation,which You purchased long agoand redeemed as the tribe for Your own possession.Remember Mount Zion where You dwell.

Verse ConceptsMarketsPeople Of God, In Ot

He delivered his people over to the sword and was angry with his possession.

Verse ConceptsGod, As Judgedefeat

He brought him from birthing sheep to care for Jacob, his people, Israel, his possession.

Who said, Let us take to ourselves the houses of God in possession.

Verse ConceptsTaking Possession

Saying, “To you I will give the land of CanaanAs the measured portion of your inheritance.”

And he gave them the lands of the nations, and they took possession of the labour of the peoples:

Verse ConceptsHeirsTaking Possession

to Israel his servant as a possession, for his gracious love is everlasting

Verse ConceptsHeritage

So I cry to you, Lord, declaring, "You are my refuge, my only possession while I am on this earth."

Verse ConceptsHeirsGod Is My PortionI Prayshelter

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