Original Word: κατάσχεσις
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: kataschesis
Pronunciation: ka-TAS-khay-sis
Phonetic Spelling: (kat-as'-khes-is)
Definition: a possession, holding fast.
Meaning: The noun κατάσχεσις refers to the act of possession, holding, or seizure. It conveys the idea of taking control or ownership of something.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb κατέχω (katechō), meaning "to hold fast" or "to possess."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H3423 יָרַשׁ (yarash): A Hebrew verb meaning "to possess" or "to inherit." It is often used in the context of the Israelites taking possession of the Promised Land.
• H5159 נַחֲלָה (nachalah): A Hebrew noun meaning "inheritance" or "possession," frequently used to describe the land or blessings given by God to His people.

These Hebrew terms parallel the concept of possession and inheritance found in κατάσχεσις, emphasizing the continuity of God's promises and the assurance of His gifts to His people throughout the biblical narrative.

Usage: The term κατάσχεσις is used in the context of acquiring or possessing something, often implying a firm or authoritative hold.

Context: The Greek term κατάσχεσις appears in the New Testament to describe the concept of possession or holding something firmly. It is rooted in the verb κατέχω, which means to hold back, restrain, or possess. This term is used to convey the idea of taking control or ownership, often with a sense of authority or permanence.

In the New Testament, the concept of possession is significant in understanding the relationship between believers and their spiritual inheritance. The term κατάσχεσις can be seen as a metaphor for the spiritual possession or inheritance that believers have in Christ. This possession is not merely a temporary holding but a permanent and secure inheritance that is guaranteed by the promises of God.

Theologically, κατάσχεσις underscores the assurance and security that believers have in their relationship with God. It reflects the idea that what God has promised, He will fulfill, and what He has given, He will sustain. This term, therefore, is not just about physical possession but also about the spiritual assurance and confidence that comes from being in Christ.

Word Origin
from katechó
Definition
a holding fast
NASB Translation
dispossessing (1), possession (1).

STRONGS NT 2697: κατάσχεσις

κατάσχεσις, κατασχέσεως, ἡ (κατέχω), the Sept. often for אֲחֻזָּה, possession;

1. a holding back, hindering: anonymous in Walz, Rhetor. i., p. 616, 20.

2. a holding fast, possession: γῆν δοῦναι εἰς κατάσχεσιν, to give in possession the land, Acts 7:5, as in Genesis 17:8; Deuteronomy 32:49 Alex.; Ezekiel 33:24; Ezekiel 36:2f, 5; Josephus, Antiquities 9, 1, 2; (Test xii. Patr., test. Benj. § 10); with the genitive of the subjunctive τῶν ἐθνῶν, of the territory possessed by (the possession of) the nations, Acts 7:45; (a portion given to keep, Philo, rer. div. haer. § 40 (cf. Psalm 2:8)).

possession.

From katecho; a holding down, i.e. Occupancy -- possession.

see GREEK katecho

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