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possess

Meaning of “possess”

To have, hold, occupy, obtain, or take as one's own.

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106 occurrences98 verses23 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 22:17

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Daniel 7:18
But the saints of the most High shall take the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever.
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1611 witness · Daniel 7:18 · retained source text

But the Saints of the most high shall take the kingdome, & possesse the kingdome for euer, euen for euer & euer.

1611 marginal noteCald. high ones, i. things or, places.

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