The term "their's" is a possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership or association with a group of people. In the context of the Bible, understanding the concept of possession and belonging is crucial, as it often relates to God's relationship with His people, the inheritance of the tribes of Israel, and the communal aspects of the early Christian church.

Possession and Inheritance in the Old Testament

In the Old Testament, the concept of possession is frequently tied to the land promised by God to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This land, Canaan, was to be divided among the tribes of Israel as their inheritance. In Joshua 14:1-2 , it is written, "Now these are the portions that the Israelites inherited in the land of Canaan, which Eleazar the priest, Joshua son of Nun, and the heads of the families of the tribes of Israel allotted to them as an inheritance by lot, as the LORD had commanded through Moses."

The division of the land was not merely a matter of geography but a fulfillment of God's covenant promises. Each tribe received its portion, and this inheritance was to be passed down through generations, signifying a lasting relationship between God and His people. The land was theirs, a tangible sign of God's faithfulness and provision.

Communal Ownership in the New Testament

In the New Testament, the early Christian community exemplified a different kind of possession—one marked by communal sharing and unity. Acts 4:32 describes the early believers: "All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had." This passage highlights the radical nature of Christian fellowship, where personal ownership was subordinated to the needs of the community.

The early church's practice of sharing possessions was a reflection of their understanding of spiritual kinship and mutual responsibility. Their's was a community where material goods were held in common, demonstrating the transformative power of the Gospel in creating a new social order.

Spiritual Inheritance and Belonging

Beyond physical possessions, the Bible speaks of a spiritual inheritance that belongs to believers. Ephesians 1:13-14 states, "And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the pledge of our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession, to the praise of His glory."

This spiritual inheritance is not limited to a specific ethnic group but is available to all who are in Christ. It signifies a belonging to God's family and a share in the eternal promises of God. The Holy Spirit serves as a guarantee of this inheritance, affirming the believer's identity and future hope.

The Kingdom of God

The ultimate expression of "their's" in a biblical sense is the Kingdom of God. Jesus frequently spoke of the Kingdom as an inheritance for those who follow Him. In Matthew 25:34 , Jesus says, "Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.’"

This inheritance is not merely a future promise but a present reality for believers who live under the lordship of Christ. The Kingdom is theirs, a gift of grace that encompasses both the present life and the life to come.

In summary, the concept of "their's" in the Bible encompasses physical, communal, and spiritual dimensions of possession and belonging. It reflects God's covenantal promises, the unity of the early church, and the eternal inheritance available to all believers in Christ.

All Saints' Day
... of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne,
and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; and ...
/.../kingsley/all saints day and other sermons/sermon i all saints day.htm

The Warfare of Christian Service
... We have to struggle with the men that we are trying to help. We have to war, in
order to bring 'the peace of God which passes understanding' into their hearts. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/the warfare of christian service.htm

2 Cor. I. 1, 4
... Epistle. For it was right that, as when they were in fault he rebuked them,
so upon their amendment he should approve and commend them. ...
/.../homilies on the epistles of paul to the corinthians/homily i 2 cor i.htm

The World Turned Upside Down
... Wherever they went to preach the gospel, the Jews who opposed them sought to stir
up the refuse of the city to put an end to their ministry; and then, when a ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 4 1858/the world turned upside down.htm

Work for Boys. 1 Samuel iii. I. --There is Work in God's House for ...
... If you will listen, as this lad did, you shall hear God speak. VI."Boys
who do God's will shall have men do their's. See verse 20. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/champness/broken bread/xlix work for boys 1.htm

The Wonderful Estate of Matrimony.
... Those who've never met before, Ne'er each other known nor seen, Never in the idlest
hour Thus employ'd their thoughts have been, Yet whose hearts and hands in ...
/.../gerhardt/paul gerhardts spiritual songs/the wonderful estate of matrimony.htm

Cli the Beloved
... F. Quarles. E'en like two little bank-dividing brooks,. That wash the pebbles with
their wanton streams,. ... Should tender, in exchange, their shares of land,. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/palgrave/the treasury of sacred song/cli the beloved.htm

January 21 Evening
... Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil
with the proud."Blessed are the poor in spirit for their's is the kingdom of ...
/.../anonymous/daily light on the daily path/january 21 evening.htm

Death
... then is Death; "part of the framework breaks down," "something has snapped""these
phrases by which we describe the phases of death yield their full meaning. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/drummond/natural law in the spiritual world/death.htm

Faith
... A violent sermon has been preached, which has stirred up their blood; the
minister has cried, "Believe! Believe! Believe!" and the ...
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Their's (5 Occurrences)
...Their's (5 Occurrences). ... 2 Timothy 3:9 But they shall proceed no further: for their
folly shall be manifest unto all men, as their's also was. (KJV). ...
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Our's (5 Occurrences)
... them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in
every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both their's and our's ...
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Theives (1 Occurrence)

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Dwellingplaces (5 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 51:30 The mighty men of Babylon have forborn to fight, they have remained
in their holds: their might hath failed; they became as women: they have ...
/d/dwellingplaces.htm - 8k

Wailing (44 Occurrences)
... Luke 8:52 The people were all weeping aloud and beating their breasts for her; but
He said, "Leave off wailing; for she is not dead, but asleep." (WEY ASV RSV ...
/w/wailing.htm - 19k

Theirs (96 Occurrences)
... (BBE). Romans 15:27 Yes, it has been their good pleasure; and they are in their
debt. ... For their folly will be evident to all men, as theirs also came to be. ...
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Manifest (74 Occurrences)
... 2 Timothy 3:9 But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest
unto all men, as their's also was. (KJV WEY DBY WBS YLT). ...
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Church (110 Occurrences)
... The church visible "consists of all those throughout the world that profess the
true religion, together with their children." It is called "visible" because ...
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