Greek Word Study
The meaning of “κατάσχεσις”
Understanding katáschesis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
possession. - a holding down, i.e. occupancy
G2697
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
κατάσχεσις
Phonetickat-as'-khes-is
Transliterationkatáschesis
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
possession. - a holding down, i.e. occupancy
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 7:5 | “And he gave him none inheritance in it, no, not so much as to set his foot on: yet he promised that he would give it to him for a possession, and to his seed after him, when as yet he had no child.” Word: κατάσχεσις (katáschesis) | |
| Acts 7:45 | “Which also our fathers that came after brought in with Jesus into the possession of the Gentiles, whom God drave out before the face of our fathers, unto the days of David;” Word: κατάσχεσις (katáschesis) |