κατάσχεσις

kataschesisNoun (Feminine)G2697

possession

From: from G2722 (κατέχω);

Short Definition

a holding down, i.e. occupancy

Full Lexicon Entry

1.a holding back.
2.LXX and NT, a holding fast, possession
LXX Usage: nearly always for אֲחֻזָּה

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
2

Key Passages

  • Acts 7:5
  • Acts 7:45

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