The term "possessor" in the biblical context often refers to one who owns or has control over something. This concept is deeply rooted in the understanding of God's sovereignty and human stewardship as presented in the Scriptures.

1. Divine Ownership: The Bible frequently emphasizes that God is the ultimate possessor of all creation. In Genesis 14:19, Melchizedek blesses Abram, saying, "Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth," where "Creator" can also be understood as "Possessor." This highlights God's supreme authority and ownership over the universe. Psalm 24:1 further reinforces this idea: "The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein."

2. Human Stewardship: While God is the ultimate possessor, humans are often depicted as stewards of His creation. In Genesis 1:28, God commands Adam and Eve to "fill the earth and subdue it," granting them dominion over the earth. This dominion is not absolute ownership but a stewardship role under God's authority. The parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14-30 illustrates this concept, where servants are entrusted with their master's possessions and are expected to manage them wisely.

3. Possession and Inheritance: The concept of possession is also significant in the context of inheritance. The Promised Land is described as a possession for the Israelites, a gift from God. In Deuteronomy 1:8, God commands, "See, I have set the land before you. Go in and take possession of the land that the LORD swore to your fathers." This possession is both a physical inheritance and a spiritual responsibility, requiring obedience and faithfulness to God's covenant.

4. Spiritual Possession: In the New Testament, the idea of possession extends to spiritual realities. Believers are described as being possessed by the Holy Spirit, who dwells within them. In 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Paul writes, "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price." This indicates that believers belong to God and are called to live in a manner that honors Him.

5. Eternal Possession: The concept of possession also points to eternal realities. In Ephesians 1:14, the Holy Spirit is described as "a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession." This speaks to the future hope and assurance believers have in Christ, as they await the full realization of their inheritance in the kingdom of God.

In summary, the biblical concept of "possessor" encompasses God's ultimate ownership, human stewardship, the inheritance of the faithful, and the spiritual possession of believers by the Holy Spirit. These themes underscore the relationship between God and His creation, highlighting both divine sovereignty and human responsibility.(n.) One who occupies, holds, owns, or controls; one who has actual participation or enjoyment, generally of that which is desirable; a proprietor.2935. ktetor -- a possessor
... a possessor. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: ktetor Phonetic Spelling:
(ktay'-tore) Short Definition: a possessor, owner Definition: a possessor ...
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2818. kleronomos -- an heir
... of partitioning, ie (reflexively) getting by apportionment); a sharer by lot, ie
Inheritor (literally or figuratively); by implication, a possessor -- heir. ...
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3084. lutroo -- to release by paying a ransom, to redeem
... of ransom" (Vine); (figuratively) to restore "something , into the possession of
its owner -- ie from the power and possession of an alien possessor" (Wm. ...
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1174. Baal Hamon -- "possessor of abundance," a place in Palestine
... "possessor of abundance," a place in Palestine. Transliteration: Baal Hamon Phonetic
Spelling: (bah'-al haw-mone') Short Definition: Baal-hamon. ...
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1193. Baal Tamar -- "possessor of palms," a place near Gibeah
... Baal Tamar. 1194 . "possessor of palms," a place near Gibeah. Transliteration:
Baal Tamar Phonetic Spelling: (bah'-al taw-mawr') Short Definition: Baal-tamar. ...
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1188. Baal Peratsim -- "possessor of breaches," a place in ...
... "possessor of breaches," a place in Palestine. Transliteration: Baal Peratsim Phonetic
Spelling: (bah'-al per-aw-tseem') Short Definition: Baal-perazim. ...
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1178. Baal Chatsor -- "possessor of a court," a city between ...
... "possessor of a court," a city between Ephraim and Benjamin. Transliteration: Baal
Chatsor Phonetic Spelling: (bah'-al khaw-tsore') Short Definition: Baal-hazor ...
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275. Achuzzam -- "possessor," a man of Judah
... 274, 275. Achuzzam. 276 . "possessor," a man of Judah. Transliteration: Achuzzam
Phonetic Spelling: (akh-ooz-zawm') Short Definition: Ahuzzam. ...
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7069. qanah -- to get, acquire
... 4), buying (2), buys (1), formed (1), gain acquisition (1), gained (1), get (3),
gets (1), gotten (1), owner (1), possessed (1), possessor (2), purchased (3 ...
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31. Abihud -- "my father is majesty," a Benjamite
... Abihud. From 'ab and howd; father (ie Possessor) of renown; Abihud, the name of
two Israelites -- Abihud. see HEBREW 'ab. see HEBREW howd. 30, 31. Abihud. 32 ...
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32. Abihayil -- "my father is might," an Israelite name
... Or (more correctly) Abiychayil {ab-ee- khah'-yil}; from 'ab and chayil; father
(ie Possessor) of might; Abihail or Abichail, the name of three Israelites and ...
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257. Achban -- "brother of an intelligent one," an Israelite
... NASB Word Usage Ahban (1). Ahban. From 'ach and biyn; brother (ie Possessor) of
understanding; Achban, an Israelite -- Ahban. see HEBREW 'ach. see HEBREW biyn. ...
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1179. Baal Chermon -- "Baal of Hermon," the center of Baal worship ...
... Baal-hermon. From ba'al and Chermown; possessor of Hermon; Baal-Chermon, a place
in Palestine -- Baal-hermon. see HEBREW ba'al. see HEBREW Chermown. 1178, 1179 ...
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Thus He was Possessor of the Whole World
... THE FOURTH CENTURY 39 Thus he was possessor of the whole world. Thus he
was possessor of the whole world, and held it his treasure ...
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Now Strange as all this May Seem to the Labor-Learned Possessor of ...
... Address 163: Now strange as all this may seem to the labor-learned possessor
of far-fetched book- riches? Now strange as all this ...
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Whether the Intellect Can be the Subject of virtue?
... appetitive power. Objection 3: Further, virtue is that "which makes its
possessor good," as the Philosopher says (Ethic. ii, 6). But ...
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Cause to be Heard in Thy Grace, the Tidings of Thy Salvation: for ...
... Of His own will He destroys, one thing instead of another. He destroys possession,
and spares the possessor: He destroys our plants, instead of our lives. 17. ...
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Epistle xv. To Januarius, Bishop.
... Now, though the possessor of the property would allow her to found it on land that
is not her own, yet seeing that the Lord with reason objects [1537] , we ...
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Charity and Rebuke.
... true and a false Charity, we want to remark, is, Divine Charity is not only consistent
with, but it very often necessitates, reproof and rebuke by its possessor ...
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Partakers of the Divine Nature
... True, that divine nature of which the ideal man is the possessor has faded away
from humanity. But still the human is kindred with the divine. ...
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The Names of God.
... 5. The Most High or Most High God. This means: (1) The Possessor of heaven and
earth, who as owner distributes the earth among the nations; ...
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Chapter ii.
... And he says, "in good," referring to what men call good things, which are not capable
of giving life to their possessor, and which make the man who engages in ...
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The Seventh
... Its first occurrence, in Genesis 14:18-24 marks it as belonging to the "possessor
of heaven and earth." It was as "the Most High" that He divided to the ...
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Possessor (12 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Possessor (12 Occurrences). Ephesians 1:8 the grace which
He, the possessor of all wisdom and understanding, lavished upon us, (WEY). ...
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Baal (94 Occurrences)
... As the word in Hebrew also means "possessor," it has been supposed to have originally
signified, when used in a religious sense, the god of a particular piece ...
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Creator (19 Occurrences)
... WEY). Genesis 14:19 He blessed him, and said, "Blessed be Abram of God Most
High, possessor of heaven and earth: (See NIV). Genesis ...
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Abram (48 Occurrences)
... Genesis 14:19 He blessed him, and said, "Blessed be Abram of God Most High, possessor
of heaven and earth: (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Possessors (14 Occurrences)

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Glory (590 Occurrences)
... kings. This glory may consist in wealth, power, portion, or even in the
inherent majesty and dignity of character of its possessor. ...
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Forgiveness (124 Occurrences)
... This Jesus did not question, but He would have them infer from His power
to forgive sins that He was the possessor of Divine power. ...
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Vest (11 Occurrences)
... 6. (n.) To place or give into the possession or discretion of some person or authority;
to commit to another; -- with in before the possessor; as, the power of ...
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Own (5782 Occurrences)
... 3. (v.) To hold as property; to have a legal or rightful title to; to be the
proprietor or possessor of; to possess; as, to own a house. ...
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Owner (56 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) One who owns; a rightful proprietor; one who has
the legal or rightful title, whether he is the possessor or not. Int. ...
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