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possessed

Meaning of “possessed”

Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of possess, meaning to have, hold, occupy, obtain, or take as one's own.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
39 occurrences39 verses16 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Numbers 21:24

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Daniel 7:22
Until the Ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the most High; and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom.
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Untill the Ancient of daies came, and iudgment was giuen to the Saints of the most high: and the time came that the Saints possessed the kingdome.

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Held by lawful title; occupied; enjoyed; affected by demons or invisible agents.

volume 2, leaf 331, column 2 (main_dictionary)