The term "His" is a possessive pronoun often used in the Bible to refer to God, Jesus Christ, or other male figures. It signifies ownership, authority, and relationship. In the context of Scripture, "His" is frequently used to denote God's sovereignty, Jesus' divinity, and the intimate relationship between God and His people.

God's Sovereignty and Ownership

The Bible frequently uses "His" to emphasize God's ownership and authority over creation. In Psalm 24:1 , it is written, "The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein." This verse underscores that everything belongs to God, highlighting His supreme authority over all creation. Similarly, in Psalm 50:10-11 , God declares, "For every beast of the forest is Mine, the cattle on a thousand hills. I know every bird in the mountains, and the creatures of the field are Mine." These passages reflect the comprehensive nature of God's dominion.

Jesus Christ's Divinity and Mission

In the New Testament, "His" is often used to affirm the divinity and mission of Jesus Christ. John 1:11 states, "He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him." This verse highlights Jesus' incarnation and His initial rejection by the people of Israel. Furthermore, in John 10:14 , Jesus declares, "I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me." Here, "His" signifies the personal and redemptive relationship between Jesus and His followers.

Relationship with Believers

The use of "His" also illustrates the relationship between God and His people. In 1 Peter 2:9 , believers are described as "a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His own possession." This passage emphasizes the special status of believers as belonging to God, set apart for His purposes. Similarly, in Romans 8:16-17 , it is written, "The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ." This highlights the intimate and familial relationship between God and His followers.

Divine Attributes and Actions

The Bible also uses "His" to describe God's attributes and actions. In Psalm 145:8 , it is stated, "The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion." Here, "His" attributes of grace, compassion, and love are emphasized. Additionally, in Isaiah 55:11 , God declares, "So My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it." This underscores the effectiveness and purposefulness of God's actions.

Conclusion

The use of "His" throughout the Bible serves to highlight God's sovereignty, Jesus Christ's divinity, and the intimate relationship between God and His people. It underscores the ownership, authority, and personal nature of God's interaction with creation and humanity.1. (pron.) Belonging or pertaining to him; -- used as a pronominal adjective or adjective pronoun; as, tell John his papers are ready; formerly used also for its, but this use is now obsolete.

2. (pron.) The possessive of he; as, the book is his.

HIS

hiz: Used often in the King James Version with reference to a neuter or inanimate thing, or to a lower animal (Genesis 1:11, "after his kind"; Leviticus 1:16, "pluck away his crop"; Acts 12:10, "of his own accord"; 1 Corinthians 15:38, "his own body"), etc. the Revised Version (British and American) substitutes "its."

5120. tou -- his.
... 5119, 5120. tou. 5121 . his. Transliteration: tou Phonetic Spelling: (too)
Short Definition: his. Word Origin the gen. of ho,, qv. his. ...
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244. allotriepiskopos -- one who meddles in things alien to his ...
... one who meddles in things alien to his calling. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: allotriepiskopos Phonetic Spelling: (al-lot-ree-ep-is'-kop-os ...
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3993. penes -- one who works for his living
... one who works for his living. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: penes
Phonetic Spelling: (pen'-ace) Short Definition: poor Definition: one who ...
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848. hautou -- her own, his own, their own, themselves, they.
... 847, 848. hautou. 849 . her own, his own, their own, themselves, they.
Transliteration ... 1). her own, his own, their own, themselves, they. ...
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4677. Sousanna -- "lily," Susanna, one of the women accompanying ...
... 4676, 4677. Sousanna. 4678 . "lily," Susanna, one of the women accompanying
Jesus on His journeys. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: Sousanna ...
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4994. sophronizo -- to recall one to his senses, admonish
... to recall one to his senses, admonish. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: sophronizo
Phonetic Spelling: (so-fron-id'-zo) Short Definition: I admonish ...
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2469. Iskariotes -- Iscariot, surname of Judas and his father
... Iscariot, surname of Judas and his father. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Iskariotes Phonetic Spelling: (is-kar-ee-o'-tace) Short Definition ...
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4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness
... Faith (4102) is also used – of all the times God has revealed (given the of) His
will, which includes the full (Jude 3). Indeed, God the Lord that all of ...
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1783. enteuxis -- a petition, ie spec. supplication
... (see Thayer, 5177 ). Thus biblical intercession centers in waiting upon the Lord
to learn what (is His will) -- ie guiding the believer to act as His agent. ...
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1491. eidos -- appearance, fashion, shape, sight.
... personal God: a) the in Lk 3:22: "And the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in like
a dove"; b) , in Lk 9:29: "And while He was praying, the of His face became ...
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4080. Midyan -- a son of Abraham and Keturah, also his desc. and ...
... Midyan. 4081 . a son of Abraham and Keturah, also his desc. ... Word Origin from the
same as madon Definition a son of Abraham and Keturah, also his desc. ...
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4124. Moab -- a son of Lot,also his desc. and the territory where ...
... 4123, 4124. Moab. 4125 . a son of Lot,also his desc. ... Word Origin from a prefixed
syllable and ab Definition a son of Lot,also his desc. ...
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8422. Tubal -- a son of Japheth, also his desc. and their land
... 8421, 8422. Tubal or Tubal. 8423 . a son of Japheth, also his desc. ... Word Origin
probably of foreign origin Definition a son of Japheth, also his desc. ...
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6002. Amaleq -- a descendant of Esau, also his posterity
... 6001b, 6002. Amaleq. 6003 . a descendant of Esau, also his posterity.
Transliteration: Amaleq Phonetic Spelling: (am-aw-lake') Short Definition: Amalek. ...
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3478. Yisrael -- "God strives," another name of Jacob and his desc ...
... Yisrael. 3479 . "God strives," another name of Jacob and his desc. ... Word Origin
from sarah and el Definition "God strives," another name of Jacob and his desc. ...
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1586. Gomer -- a son of Japheth, also his desc., also the wife of ...
... Gomer. 1587 . a son of Japheth, also his desc., also the wife of Hosea.
Transliteration: Gomer Phonetic Spelling: (go'-mer) Short Definition: Gomer. ...
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6938. Qedar -- perhaps "swarthy," a son of Ishmael, also his desc.
... Qedar. 6939 . perhaps "swarthy," a son of Ishmael, also his desc. ... Word Origin from
qadar Definition perhaps "swarthy," a son of Ishmael, also his desc. ...
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2526. Cham -- a son of Noah, also his desc., also a name for ...
... 2525, 2526. Cham. 2527 . a son of Noah, also his desc., also a name for Egyptians.
Transliteration: Cham Phonetic Spelling: (khawm) Short Definition: Ham. ...
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7384. Riphath -- a son of Gomer, also his desc.
... 7383, 7384. Riphath or Diphath. 7385 . a son of Gomer, also his desc. ... Word Origin
probably of foreign origin Definition a son of Gomer, also his desc. ...
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6316. Put -- a son of Ham, also his desc. and their land
... Put. 6317 . a son of Ham, also his desc. ... Word Origin of uncertain derivation
Definition a son of Ham, also his desc. and their land NASB Word Usage put (8). ...
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His Life
His Life. <. His Life William E. Barton. William E. Barton; Theodore
G. Soares; Sydney Strong; Produced by Diane Monico ...
//christianbookshelf.org/barton/his life/

In His Steps
In His Steps. <. In His Steps Charles M. Sheldon. Table of Contents.
Title Page. Chapter One "For hereunto were ye called ...
//christianbookshelf.org/sheldon/in his steps/

To His Wife
To His Wife. <. To His Wife Tertullian. Translated by Rev. S. Thelwall Table
of Contents. Title Page. Book I. Chapter I.--Design of the Treatise. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/tertullian/to his wife/

His Legacy.
... His Legacy. ... His own were gathered around Him; before He ever comforted them and poured
out His loving heart, He manifested that love by serving them. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/gaebelein/the lord of glory/his legacy.htm

His Training.
... THE PERSON OF CHRIST. HIS TRAINING. WITH the exception of these few but
significant hints, the youth of Jesus, and the preparation ...
//christianbookshelf.org/schaff/the person of christ/his training.htm

The Preacher and His Models
The Preacher and His Models. <. The Preacher and His Models James
Stalker. Produced by Colin Bell, Jeannie Howse and ...
//christianbookshelf.org/stalker/the preacher and his models/

His Last Week
His Last Week. <. His Last Week William E. Barton. William E.
Barton; Theodore G. Soares; Sydney Strong; Produced by ...
//christianbookshelf.org/barton/his last week/

Joseph and his Brethren.
... JOSEPH AND HIS BRETHREN. How ... prosper. His master placed him over all his
house, but his mistress wanted him to commit a great sin. ...
/.../anonymous/mother stories from the old testament/joseph and his brethren.htm

His Perfect Holiness.
... THE PERSON OF CHRIST. HIS PERFECT HOLINESS. A SINLESS Saviour, surrounded by a sinful
world, is an astounding fact indeed; a sublime moral miracle in history. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/schaff/the person of christ/his perfect holiness.htm

His Attributes.
... ADDITIONAL DISCOURSES. HIS ATTRIBUTES. "C??lum quid querimus ultra? Luc.
lib. ix. Than heav'n what further can we seek? IN your ...
/.../his attributes.htm

His (90106 Occurrences)
... 1. (pron.) Belonging or pertaining to him; -- used as a pronominal adjective or
adjective pronoun; as, tell John his papers are ready; formerly used also for ...
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12 (22 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance 12 (22 Occurrences). 1 Chronicles 25:10 the third
to Zaccur, his sons and his brothers, twelve: (See NIV). ...
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Kingly (7 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Kingly office of Christ. One of the three special
relations in which Christ stands to his people. Christ's ...
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Kissed (26 Occurrences)
... Luke 7:38 Standing behind at his feet weeping, she began to wet his feet with her
tears, and she wiped them with the hair of her head, kissed his feet, and ...
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Kin (18 Occurrences)
... Matthew 22:24 saying, "Teacher, Moses said,'If a man dies, having no children, his
brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed for his brother.' (See NAS). ...
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Yah (40 Occurrences)
... Sing praises to his name! Extol him who rides on the clouds: to Yah, his name! ... Psalms
105:45 that they might keep his statutes, and observe his laws. ...
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Kisseth (14 Occurrences)
... Genesis 27:27 and he cometh nigh, and kisseth him, and he smelleth the fragrance
of his garments, and blesseth him, and saith, 'See, the fragrance of my son 'is ...
/k/kisseth.htm - 10k

Spit (15 Occurrences)
... bath. When David allowed his spittle (rir) to run down over his beard, it
was his purpose to behave like a lunatic (1 Samuel 21:13). ...
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Sheweth (34 Occurrences)
... Judges 1:25 And he sheweth them the entrance of the city, and they smite the city
by the mouth of the sword, and the man and all his family they have sent away ...
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Vial (12 Occurrences)
... Matthew 26:7 a woman came to him having an alabaster jar of very expensive ointment,
and she poured it on his head as he sat at the table. (See NAS). ...
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