4 occurrences

'Possession' in the Bible

When Jezebel heard that Naboth had been stoned to death, she said to Ahab, “Get up and take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite who refused to give it to you for silver, since Naboth isn’t alive, but dead.”

Verse ConceptsSuffering, Of Jesus Christjezebel

When Ahab heard that Naboth was dead, he got up to go down to the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite to take possession of it.

Verse ConceptsConfiscation

“Get up and go to meet Ahab king of Israel, who is in Samaria. You’ll find him in Naboth’s vineyard, where he has gone to take possession of it.

Verse ConceptsDivine DirectionList Of Kings Of IsraelTaking Possessions

Tell him, ‘This is what the Lord says: Have you murdered and also taken possession?’ Then tell him, ‘This is what the Lord says: In the place where the dogs licked Naboth’s blood, the dogs will also lick your blood!’”

Verse ConceptsdogsInjustice, Hated By GodSuffering, Nature OfTongueDivine DirectionAnimals Eating PeopleCreatures Drinking BloodReady To KillTaking Possessionsjezebel

Bible Theasaurus

Ownership (5 instances)
Possession (347 instances)
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Self-Will (5 instances)

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