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The Bible addresses the concept of possessions extensively, providing guidance on their use, the attitude believers should have towards them, and the spiritual implications of wealth. Old Testament Perspective In the Old Testament, possessions are often seen as blessings from God. For instance, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were all wealthy patriarchs, and their wealth was considered a sign of God's favor. <a href="/genesis/13-2.htm">Genesis 13:2</a> states, "Now Abram was very rich in livestock, silver, and gold." The Promised Land itself was described as a land "flowing with milk and honey" (<a href="/exodus/3-8.htm">Exodus 3:8</a>), indicating abundance and prosperity. The Mosaic Law provided specific instructions on the management of possessions, emphasizing justice and fairness. <a href="/bsb/leviticus/25.htm">Leviticus 25</a> outlines the Year of Jubilee, a time when land was to be returned to its original owners, and debts were forgiven, ensuring that no family would be permanently impoverished. This reflects the principle that while individuals may own possessions, ultimately, "The land must not be sold permanently, because the land is Mine and you are but foreigners and sojourners with Me" (<a href="/leviticus/25-23.htm">Leviticus 25:23</a>). Wisdom Literature The wisdom literature of the Old Testament, particularly Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, offers insights into the nature of possessions. <a href="/proverbs/3-9.htm">Proverbs 3:9-10</a> advises, "Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your harvest; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine." This underscores the importance of prioritizing God in the use of one's possessions. Ecclesiastes, however, provides a more cautionary perspective, noting the futility of amassing wealth for its own sake. <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-10.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:10</a> states, "He who loves money is never satisfied by money, and he who loves wealth is never satisfied by income. This too is futile." New Testament Teachings In the New Testament, Jesus and the apostles offer a transformative view of possessions. Jesus frequently taught about the dangers of wealth, warning that it can become an obstacle to spiritual growth. In the Sermon on the Mount, He instructed, "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven" (<a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-20</a>). The parable of the rich fool (<a href="/luke/12-16.htm">Luke 12:16-21</a>) illustrates the folly of hoarding wealth without regard for one's spiritual state. Jesus concludes the parable with a stark reminder: "This is how it will be for anyone who stores up treasure for himself but is not rich toward God" (<a href="/luke/12-21.htm">Luke 12:21</a>). The early church exemplified a communal approach to possessions. <a href="/acts/4-32.htm">Acts 4:32-35</a> describes how believers shared their possessions, ensuring that "there were no needy ones among them." This practice demonstrated a radical commitment to community and the belief that material wealth should serve the needs of others. Apostolic Instructions The apostle Paul also addressed the issue of possessions, urging believers to adopt a balanced view. In <a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17-19</a>, he instructs, "Command those who are rich in this present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share." Paul's teachings emphasize that while wealth itself is not inherently evil, it carries responsibilities. Believers are called to use their possessions to further God's kingdom and to support those in need. Conclusion Throughout Scripture, possessions are portrayed as both a blessing and a potential stumbling block. The Bible consistently calls believers to view their material wealth through the lens of stewardship, recognizing that all possessions ultimately belong to God and should be used to honor Him and serve others.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/4149.htm">4149. ploutos -- wealth</a> ... materially or spiritually. Cognate: 4149 (from 4183 , "much in ") -- properly, abundance, possessions of ; . Word Origin probably ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4149.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/3126.htm">3126. mamonas -- riches</a> ... Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: mamonas Phonetic Spelling: (mam-mo-nas') Short Definition: riches, money, possessions Definition: (Aramaic ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3126.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/5223.htm">5223. huparxis -- subsistence, existence, property</a> ... Transliteration: huparxis Phonetic Spelling: (hoop'-arx-is) Short Definition: goods, substance, property Definition: goods, substance, property, possessions. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5223.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/2816.htm">2816. kleronomeo -- to inherit</a> ... divine-lot (cf. Eph 1:11, Gk text), which apportions the possessions of the Father for their gift of inheritance.]. Word Origin from ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2816.htm - 8k<a href="/greek/5536.htm">5536. chrema -- a thing that one uses or needs</a> ... Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: chrema Phonetic Spelling: (khray'-mah) Short Definition: money, riches Definition: money, riches, possessions. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5536.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/2933.htm">2933. ktema -- a possession</a> ... ktema Phonetic Spelling: (ktay'-mah) Short Definition: a field, property Definition: a piece of landed property, a field; plur: possessions, property, possibly ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2933.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/3776.htm">3776. ousia -- substance, property</a> ... goods, property. From the feminine of on; substance, ie Property (possessions) -- goods, substance. see GREEK on. (ousian) -- 1 Occurrence. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3776.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/5333.htm">5333. pharmakos -- a poisoner, sorcerer, magician</a> ... incantations" to drug people into living by their -- like having magical (supernatural) powers to manipulate God into giving them more temporal possessions. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5333.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/5225.htm">5225. huparcho -- to begin, to be ready or at hand, to be</a> ... hand, to be NASB Word Usage been (2), being (9), belonging (1), exist (1), existed (1), gone (1), live (1), owned (1), possess (1), possessions (11), private ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5225.htm - 8k<a href="/greek/5224.htm">5224. huparchonta -- goods, that which one has, things which one ...</a> ... Neuter plural of present participle active of huparcho as noun; things extant or in hand, ie Property or possessions -- goods, that which one has, things which ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5224.htm - 6k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/7399.htm">7399. rekush -- property, goods</a> ... 7398, 7399. rekush or rekush. 7400 . property, goods. Transliteration: rekush or rekush Phonetic Spelling: (rek-oosh') Short Definition: possessions. ... /hebrew/7399.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/4735.htm">4735. miqneh -- cattle</a> ... Origin from qanah Definition cattle NASB Word Usage acquired (1), cattle (10), cattle* (1), flocks (1), herds (1), livestock (54), possessions (3), purchased (1 ... /hebrew/4735.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/7075.htm">7075. qinyan -- something gotten or acquired, acquisition</a> ... Word Origin from qanah Definition something gotten or acquired, acquisition NASB Word Usage acquired (1), acquiring (1), goods (3), possessions (2), property (3 ... /hebrew/7075.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/7998.htm">7998. shalal -- a prey, spoil, plunder, booty</a> ... Word Origin from shalal Definition a prey, spoil, plunder, booty NASB Word Usage booty (11), gain (1), plunder (3), possessions (1), spoil (57), spoiler (1). ... /hebrew/7998.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/4180.htm">4180. morash -- a possession</a> ... Word Origin from yarash Definition a possession NASB Word Usage possession (1), possessions (1), wishes (1). possession, thought. ... /hebrew/4180.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/3018.htm">3018. yegia -- toil, product</a> ... Word Origin from yaga Definition toil, product NASB Word Usage fruit (1), labor (5), labors (2), possessions (1), produce (1), product of his labor (1 ... /hebrew/3018.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/270.htm">270. achaz -- to grasp, take hold, take possession</a> ... bolt (1), catch (1), caught (3), drawn (2), fastened (3), grasp (2), grasped (1), grasps (1), gripped (1), grips (1), handle (1), have possessions (1), held (4 ... /hebrew/270.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/272.htm">272. achuzzah -- a possession</a> ... Word Origin from achaz Definition a possession NASB Word Usage possession (40), possessions (2), property (19), site (5). possession. ... /hebrew/272.htm - 6k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_f/unpossessed_possessions.htm">Unpossessed Possessions</a> ... THE FIRST BOOK OF KINGS UNPOSSESSED POSSESSIONS. ... Let us put away from ourselves, then, this slothful indifference to our unattained possessions. ... /.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/unpossessed possessions.htm<a href="/library/jowett/my_daily_meditation_for_the_circling_year/january_the_ninth_the_perils.htm">January the Ninth the Perils of Possessions</a> ... JANUARY The Ninth THE PERILS OF POSSESSIONS. ... Luxurious possessions appear to be a forcing-bed in which the seeds of sleeping vices waken into strength. ... /.../my daily meditation for the circling year/january the ninth the perils.htm<a href="/library/unknown/the_clementine_homilies/chapter_ix_possessions_are_transgressions.htm">Possessions are Transgressions.</a> ... Homily XV. Chapter IX."Possessions are Transgressions. "Will you be so good as to explain this matter also? ... To all of us possessions are sins. ... /.../unknown/the clementine homilies/chapter ix possessions are transgressions.htm<a href="/library/cassian/the_works_of_john_cassian_/chapter_ix_of_three_sorts.htm">Of Three Sorts of Possessions.</a> ... Chapter IX. Of three sorts of possessions. Riches and possessions are taken in Holy Scripture in three different ways, ie, as good, bad, and indifferent. ... /.../cassian/the works of john cassian /chapter ix of three sorts.htm<a href="/library/cassian/the_works_of_john_cassian_/chapter_viii_of_our_very.htm">Of Our Very Own Possessions in which the Beauty of the Soul is ...</a> ... II. Second Conference of Abbot Moses. Chapter VIII. Of our very own possessions in which the beauty of the soul is seen or its foulness. ... /.../cassian/the works of john cassian /chapter viii of our very.htm<a href="/library/schaff/the_seven_ecumenical_councils/canon_xxvi_greek_xxix_that.htm">That no one Should Take from the Possessions of the Church.</a> ... Canon XXVI. (Greek xxix.) That no one should take from the possessions of the Church. That no one should take from the possessions of the Church. [428] ... /.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon xxvi greek xxix that.htm<a href="/library/bede/bedes_ecclesiastical_history_of_england/chap_xxiv_how_when_king.htm">How when King Penda was Slain, the Province of the Mercians ...</a> ... XXIV. How when King Penda was slain, the province of the Mercians received the faith of Christ, and Oswy gave possessions and territories to God, for building ... /.../bede/bedes ecclesiastical history of england/chap xxiv how when king.htm<a href="/library/luther/the_large_catechism/thou_shalt_not_covet_thy.htm">Thou Shalt not Covet Thy Neighbor's House. Thou Shalt not Covet ...</a> ... two commandments in order that it be esteemed as sin and forbidden to desire or in any way to aim at getting our neighbor's wife or possessions; and especially ... /...//christianbookshelf.org/luther/the large catechism/thou shalt not covet thy.htm<a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_g/sorrow_that_worships.htm">Sorrow that Worships</a> ... But the truth picturesquely set forth is just the old and simple one"that all possessions are transient. The naked self gets clothed ... /.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/sorrow that worships.htm<a href="/library/white/the_acts_of_the_apostles/lesson_7_a_warning_against.htm">A Warning against Hypocrisy</a> ... was filled. Those among the believers who had money and possessions cheerfully sacrificed them to meet the emergency. Selling their ... /.../white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 7 a warning against.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/p/possessions.htm">Possessions (84 Occurrences)</a> ...Possessions (84 Occurrences). ... Matthew 19:22 But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sad, for he was one who had great possessions. ... /p/possessions.htm - 31k<a href="/topical/a/acquired.htm">Acquired (32 Occurrences)</a> ... Genesis 12:5 And Abram took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother's son, and all their possessions that they had acquired, and the souls that they had obtained ... /a/acquired.htm - 16k<a href="/topical/s/substance.htm">Substance (99 Occurrences)</a> ... 4. (n.) Material possessions; estate; property; resources. ... that which stands under, is in the Bible used chiefly of material goods and possessions. ... /s/substance.htm - 39k<a href="/topical/v/vow.htm">Vow (49 Occurrences)</a> ... absolutely or conditionally, wholly or in part, for a longer or shorter time, to some act, service, or condition; a devotion of one's possessions; as, a ... /v/vow.htm - 27k<a href="/topical/g/grieving.htm">Grieving (12 Occurrences)</a> ... Grieving (12 Occurrences). Matthew 19:22 But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sad, for he was one who had great possessions. (See NAS). ... /g/grieving.htm - 10k<a href="/topical/g/grieved.htm">Grieved (87 Occurrences)</a> ... place. (DBY YLT NAS). Matthew 19:22 But the young man, having heard the word, went away grieved, for he had large possessions. (DBY). ... /g/grieved.htm - 32k<a href="/topical/i/invasion.htm">Invasion (1 Occurrence)</a> ... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The act of encroaching upon the rights or possessions of another; encroachment; trespass. 2. (n ... /i/invasion.htm - 7k<a href="/topical/e/envied.htm">Envied (8 Occurrences)</a> ... you. (WEY). Genesis 26:14 He had possessions of flocks, possessions of herds, and a great household. The Philistines envied him. ... /e/envied.htm - 8k<a href="/topical/d/destitute.htm">Destitute (25 Occurrences)</a> ... of. 2. (a.) Not possessing the necessaries of life; in a condition of want; needy; without possessions or resources; very poor. 3 ... /d/destitute.htm - 13k<a href="/topical/a/annihilate.htm">Annihilate (8 Occurrences)</a> ... young and old, little children and women, in one day, even on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar, and to plunder their possessions... /a/annihilate.htm - 10k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-minimalism.html">What is Christian minimalism? Should a Christian be a minimalist? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-greed.html">What does the Bible say about greed? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/seven-deadly-sins.html">What are the seven deadly sins? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/possessions.htm">Possessions: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Possessions (84 Occurrences)<a href="/matthew/12-29.htm">Matthew 12:29</a> Or how can one enter into the house of the strong man, and plunder his goods, unless he first bind the strong man? Then he will plunder his house. (See NIV)<a href="/matthew/19-21.htm">Matthew 19:21</a> Jesus said to him, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me." (See NAS NIV)<a href="/matthew/19-22.htm">Matthew 19:22</a> But when the young man heard the saying, he went away sad, for he was one who had great possessions. (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV)<a href="/matthew/24-47.htm">Matthew 24:47</a> Most certainly I tell you that he will set him over all that he has. (See NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">Matthew 25:14</a> "For it is like a man, going into another country, who called his own servants, and entrusted his goods to them. (See NAS)<a href="/mark/3-27.htm">Mark 3:27</a> But no one can enter into the house of the strong man to plunder, unless he first binds the strong man; and then he will plunder his house. (See NIV)<a href="/mark/10-22.htm">Mark 10:22</a> But his face fell at that saying, and he went away sorrowful, for he was one who had great possessions. (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV)<a href="/luke/8-3.htm">Luke 8:3</a> and Joanna, the wife of Chuzas, Herod's steward; Susanna; and many others; who served them from their possessions. (WEB)<a href="/luke/11-21.htm">Luke 11:21</a> "When the strong man, fully armed, guards his own dwelling, his goods are safe. (See NAS NIV)<a href="/luke/12-15.htm">Luke 12:15</a> And to the people He said, "Take care, be on your guard against all covetousness, for no one's life consists in the superabundance of his possessions." (WEY DBY NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/12-19.htm">Luke 12:19</a> and I will say to my life, "'Life, you have ample possessions laid up for many years to come: take your ease, eat, drink, enjoy yourself.' (WEY)<a href="/luke/12-33.htm">Luke 12:33</a> Sell your possessions and give alms. Provide yourselves with purses that will never wear out, a treasure inexhaustible in Heaven, where no thief can come nor moth consume. (WEY NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/12-44.htm">Luke 12:44</a> I tell you truly that He will put him in authority over all His possessions. (WEY NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/luke/14-33.htm">Luke 14:33</a> So therefore whoever of you who doesn't renounce all that he has, he can't be my disciple. (See NAS)<a href="/luke/16-1.htm">Luke 16:1</a> He also said to his disciples, "There was a certain rich man who had a manager. An accusation was made to him that this man was wasting his possessions. (WEB NAS NIV)<a href="/luke/19-8.htm">Luke 19:8</a> Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, "Behold, Lord, half of my goods I give to the poor. If I have wrongfully exacted anything of anyone, I restore four times as much." (See NAS NIV)<a href="/acts/2-45.htm">Acts 2:45</a> They sold their possessions and goods, and distributed them to all, according as anyone had need. (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/acts/4-32.htm">Acts 4:32</a> Among all those who had embraced the faith there was but one heart and soul, so that none of them claimed any of his possessions as his own, but everything they had was common property; (WEY NIV)<a href="/acts/28-7.htm">Acts 28:7</a> In the same quarters were possessions of the chief man of the island, whose name was Publius; who received us, and lodged us three days courteously. (KJV WBS)<a href="/1_corinthians/13-3.htm">1 Corinthians 13:3</a> And if I distribute all my possessions to the poor, and give up my body to be burned, but am destitute of Love, it profits me nothing. (WEY NAS)<a href="/2_corinthians/12-14.htm">2 Corinthians 12:14</a> Behold, this is the third time I am ready to come to you, and I will not be a burden to you; for I seek not your possessions, but you. For the children ought not to save up for the parents, but the parents for the children. (WEB NIV)<a href="/hebrews/10-34.htm">Hebrews 10:34</a> For you both had compassion on me in my chains, and joyfully accepted the plundering of your possessions, knowing that you have for yourselves a better possession and an enduring one in the heavens. (WEB ASV NIV)<a href="/1_peter/5-3.htm">1 Peter 5:3</a> not as lording it over your possessions, but being models for the flock. (DBY)<a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17</a> But if a man has this world's goods, and sees that his brother is in need, and keeps his heart shut against his brother, how is it possible for the love of God to be in him? (See NIV)<a href="/genesis/4-20.htm">Genesis 4:20</a> And Adah beareth Jabal, he hath been father of those inhabiting tents and purchased possessions; (YLT)<a href="/genesis/12-5.htm">Genesis 12:5</a> And Abram took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother's son, and all their possessions that they had acquired, and the souls that they had obtained in Haran, and they went out to go into the land of Canaan; and into the land of Canaan they came. (DBY NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/genesis/13-6.htm">Genesis 13:6</a> The land was not able to bear them, that they might live together: for their substance was great, so that they could not live together. (See NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/genesis/14-12.htm">Genesis 14:12</a> They took Lot, Abram's brother's son, who lived in Sodom, and his goods, and departed. (See NAS NIV)<a href="/genesis/14-16.htm">Genesis 14:16</a> He brought back all the goods, and also brought back his relative, Lot, and his goods, and the women also, and the people. (See NAS NIV)<a href="/genesis/15-14.htm">Genesis 15:14</a> I will also judge that nation, whom they will serve. Afterward they will come out with great wealth, (See NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/genesis/26-14.htm">Genesis 26:14</a> He had possessions of flocks, possessions of herds, and a great household. The Philistines envied him. (WEB JPS ASV DBY NAS RSV)<a href="/genesis/31-18.htm">Genesis 31:18</a> and he took away all his livestock, and all his possessions which he had gathered, including the livestock which he had gained in Paddan Aram, to go to Isaac his father, to the land of Canaan. (WEB DBY)<a href="/genesis/32-23.htm">Genesis 32:23</a> He took them, and sent them over the stream, and sent over that which he had. (See NIV)<a href="/genesis/34-10.htm">Genesis 34:10</a> You shall dwell with us, and the land will be before you. Live and trade in it, and get possessions in it." (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT)<a href="/genesis/34-23.htm">Genesis 34:23</a> Won't their livestock and their possessions and all their animals be ours? Only let us give our consent to them, and they will dwell with us." (WEB DBY)<a href="/genesis/36-6.htm">Genesis 36:6</a> Esau took his wives, his sons, his daughters, and all the members of his household, with his livestock, all his animals, and all his possessions, which he had gathered in the land of Canaan, and went into a land away from his brother Jacob. (WEB JPS ASV DBY)<a href="/genesis/36-7.htm">Genesis 36:7</a> For their substance was too great for them to dwell together, and the land of their travels couldn't bear them because of their livestock. (See RSV NIV)<a href="/genesis/46-6.htm">Genesis 46:6</a> They took their livestock, and their goods, which they had gotten in the land of Canaan, and came into Egypt-Jacob, and all his seed with him, (See NIV)<a href="/genesis/47-27.htm">Genesis 47:27</a> Israel lived in the land of Egypt, in the land of Goshen; and they got themselves possessions therein, and were fruitful, and multiplied exceedingly. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV)<a href="/leviticus/25-25.htm">Leviticus 25:25</a> "'If your brother becomes poor, and sells some of his possessions, then his kinsman who is next to him shall come, and redeem that which his brother has sold. (WEB)<a href="/numbers/16-32.htm">Numbers 16:32</a> and the earth opened its mouth, and swallowed them up, and their households, and all the men who appertained to Korah, and all their goods. (See NAS NIV)<a href="/numbers/32-30.htm">Numbers 32:30</a> but if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan." (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/deuteronomy/12-11.htm">Deuteronomy 12:11</a> then it shall happen that to the place which Yahweh your God shall choose, to cause his name to dwell there, there you shall bring all that I command you: your burnt offerings, and your sacrifices, your tithes, and the wave offering of your hand, and all your choice vows which you vow to Yahweh. (See NIV)<a href="/deuteronomy/18-8.htm">Deuteronomy 18:8</a> They shall have like portions to eat, besides that which comes of the sale of his patrimony. (See NIV)<a href="/deuteronomy/21-16.htm">Deuteronomy 21:16</a> then it shall be, in the day that he causes his sons to inherit that which he has, that he may not make the son of the beloved the firstborn before the son of the hated, who is the firstborn: (See RSV)<a href="/joshua/7-11.htm">Joshua 7:11</a> Israel has sinned. Yes, they have even transgressed my covenant which I commanded them. Yes, they have even taken of the devoted things, and have also stolen, and also deceived. They have even put it among their own stuff. (See NIV)<a href="/judges/18-21.htm">Judges 18:21</a> So they turned and departed, and put the little ones and the livestock and the goods before them. (See NIV)<a href="/1_samuel/25-2.htm">1 Samuel 25:2</a> There was a man in Maon, whose possessions were in Carmel; and the man was very great, and he had three thousand sheep, and a thousand goats: and he was shearing his sheep in Carmel. (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS)<a href="/1_kings/13-8.htm">1 Kings 13:8</a> The man of God said to the king, "Even if you gave me half of your house, I would not go in with you, neither would I eat bread nor drink water in this place; (See NIV)<a href="/1_kings/21-19.htm">1 Kings 21:19</a> And thou shalt speak unto him, saying, Thus saith Jehovah, Hast thou killed and also taken possession? And thou shalt speak unto him, saying, Thus saith Jehovah, In the place where dogs licked the blood of Naboth shall dogs lick thy blood, even thine. (See JPS)<a href="/1_chronicles/7-28.htm">1 Chronicles 7:28</a> Their possessions and habitations were Bethel and its towns, and eastward Naaran, and westward Gezer, with its towns; Shechem also and its towns, to Azzah and its towns; (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/1_chronicles/9-2.htm">1 Chronicles 9:2</a> Now the first inhabitants who lived in their possessions in their cities were Israel, the priests, the Levites, and the Nethinim. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)<a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">1 Chronicles 28:1</a> David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and the captains of the companies who served the king by division, and the captains of thousands, and the captains of hundreds, and the rulers over all the substance and possessions of the king and of his sons, with the officers, and the mighty men, even all the mighty men of valor, to Jerusalem. (WEB ASV DBY YLT)<a href="/1_chronicles/29-3.htm">1 Chronicles 29:3</a> Moreover, because I have set my affection to the house of my God, I have of my own possessions, of gold and silver, which I have given to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house, (WBS)<a href="/2_chronicles/1-11.htm">2 Chronicles 1:11</a> God said to Solomon, Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked riches, wealth, or honor, nor the life of those who hate you, neither yet have asked long life; but have asked wisdom and knowledge for yourself, that you may judge my people, over whom I have made you king: (See RSV)<a href="/2_chronicles/1-12.htm">2 Chronicles 1:12</a> wisdom and knowledge is granted to you; and I will give you riches, and wealth, and honor, such as none of the kings have had who have been before you; neither shall there any after you have the like. (See RSV)<a href="/2_chronicles/11-14.htm">2 Chronicles 11:14</a> for the Levites left their suburbs and their possessions, and came to Judah and Jerusalem: for Jeroboam and his sons had cast them off from exercising the priesthood to Jehovah; (DBY)<a href="/2_chronicles/21-3.htm">2 Chronicles 21:3</a> Their father gave them great gifts, of silver, and of gold, and of precious things, with fortified cities in Judah: but the kingdom gave he to Jehoram, because he was the firstborn. (See RSV)<a href="/2_chronicles/21-14.htm">2 Chronicles 21:14</a> behold, Yahweh will strike with a great plague your people, and your children, and your wives, and all your substance; (See NAS RSV)<a href="/2_chronicles/21-17.htm">2 Chronicles 21:17</a> and they came up against Judah, and broke into it, and carried away all the substance that was found in the king's house, and his sons also, and his wives; so that there was never a son left him, save Jehoahaz, the youngest of his sons. (See NAS RSV)<a href="/2_chronicles/31-3.htm">2 Chronicles 31:3</a> He appointed also the king's portion of his substance for the burnt offerings, to wit, for the morning and evening burnt offerings, and the burnt offerings for the Sabbaths, and for the new moons, and for the set feasts, as it is written in the law of Yahweh. (See RSV NIV)<a href="/2_chronicles/32-29.htm">2 Chronicles 32:29</a> Moreover he provided him cities, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance; for God had given him very much substance. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV)<a href="/2_chronicles/35-7.htm">2 Chronicles 35:7</a> Josiah gave to the children of the people, of the flock, lambs and young goats, all of them for the Passover offerings, to all who were present, to the number of thirty thousand, and three thousand bulls: these were of the king's substance. (See NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/ezra/8-21.htm">Ezra 8:21</a> Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river Ahava, that we might humble ourselves before our God, to seek of him a straight way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance. (See NAS NIV)<a href="/ezra/10-8.htm">Ezra 10:8</a> and that whoever didn't come within three days, according to the counsel of the princes and the elders, all his substance should be forfeited, and himself separated from the assembly of the captivity. (See NAS)<a href="/nehemiah/5-13.htm">Nehemiah 5:13</a> Also I shook out my lap, and said, So God shake out every man from his house, and from his labor, that doesn't perform this promise; even thus be he shaken out, and emptied. All the assembly said, Amen, and praised Yahweh. The people did according to this promise. (See NAS NIV)<a href="/esther/3-13.htm">Esther 3:13</a> Letters were sent by couriers into all the king's provinces, to destroy, to kill, and to cause to perish, all Jews, both young and old, little children and women, in one day, even on the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, which is the month Adar, and to plunder their possessions. (WEB NAS)<a href="/esther/8-11.htm">Esther 8:11</a> In those letters, the king granted the Jews who were in every city to gather themselves together, and to defend their life, to destroy, to kill, and to cause to perish, all the power of the people and province that would assault them, their little ones and women, and to plunder their possessions, (WEB)<a href="/job/1-3.htm">Job 1:3</a> His possessions also were seven thousand sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred yoke of oxen, five hundred female donkeys, and a very great household; so that this man was the greatest of all the children of the east. (WEB JPS NAS)<a href="/job/1-10.htm">Job 1:10</a> Hast not thou made a hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath, on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land. (See JPS NAS RSV)<a href="/job/15-29.htm">Job 15:29</a> He shall not be rich, neither shall his substance continue, neither shall their possessions be extended on the earth. (WEB ASV DBY NIV)<a href="/job/17-11.htm">Job 17:11</a> My days have passed by, My devices have been broken off, The possessions of my heart! (YLT)<a href="/job/20-28.htm">Job 20:28</a> The increase of his house shall depart. They shall rush away in the day of his wrath. (See NAS RSV)<a href="/psalms/104-24.htm">Psalms 104:24</a> How many have been Thy works, O Jehovah, All of them in wisdom Thou hast made, Full is the earth of thy possessions. (YLT NAS)<a href="/psalms/105-21.htm">Psalms 105:21</a> He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all of his possessions; (WEB JPS DBY YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/proverbs/4-7.htm">Proverbs 4:7</a> Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding. (WEB)<a href="/proverbs/12-27.htm">Proverbs 12:27</a> The slothful man doesn't roast his game, but the possessions of diligent men are prized. (WEB NIV)<a href="/ecclesiastes/2-7.htm">Ecclesiastes 2:7</a> I bought male servants and female servants, and had servants born in my house. I also had great possessions of herds and flocks, above all who were before me in Jerusalem; (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV)<a href="/ecclesiastes/5-19.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:19</a> Every man to whom God has given money and wealth and the power to have pleasure in it and to do his part and have joy in his work: this is given by God. (See RSV NIV)<a href="/ecclesiastes/6-2.htm">Ecclesiastes 6:2</a> A man to whom God gives money, wealth, and honour so that he has all his desires but God does not give him the power to have joy of it, and a strange man takes it. This is to no purpose and an evil disease. (See RSV NIV)<a href="/daniel/11-24.htm">Daniel 11:24</a> In time of security shall he come even on the fattest places of the province; and he shall do that which his fathers have not done, nor his fathers' fathers; he shall scatter among them prey, and spoil, and substance: yes, he shall devise his devices against the strongholds, even for a time. (See NAS)<a href="/hosea/5-7.htm">Hosea 5:7</a> They have dealt treacherously against Jehovah; for they havebegotten strange children: now shall the new moon devour them, with their allotted possessions. (DBY)<a href="/obadiah/1-17.htm">Obadiah 1:17</a> But in Mount Zion, there will be those who escape, and it will be holy. The house of Jacob will possess their possessions. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)<a href="/zechariah/9-4.htm">Zechariah 9:4</a> Lo, the Lord doth dispossess her, And He hath smitten in the sea her force, And she with fire is consumed. 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