Definition and Concept:
Ownership in the biblical context refers to the possession and stewardship of property, land, or resources. It encompasses the rights and responsibilities associated with possessing something, whether it be material goods, land, or spiritual gifts. The Bible presents ownership as a divine trust, where humans are stewards of God's creation.

Biblical Foundations:
The concept of ownership is rooted in the creation narrative. Genesis 1:28 states, "God blessed them and said to them, 'Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth.'" This verse establishes humanity's role as stewards of the earth, implying a form of ownership under God's ultimate authority.

Divine Ownership:
The Bible emphasizes that God is the ultimate owner of all creation. Psalm 24:1 declares, "The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein." This underscores the belief that all possessions and resources belong to God, and humans are merely caretakers.

Human Stewardship:
Ownership in the Bible is closely linked to stewardship. In the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30), Jesus illustrates the responsibility of managing what has been entrusted to us. The servants are given talents to manage, and their faithfulness in stewardship is rewarded. This parable highlights the expectation that individuals will use their resources wisely and for God's glory.

Land Ownership:
The Old Testament contains numerous references to land ownership, particularly in the context of the Promised Land. Leviticus 25:23 states, "The land must not be sold permanently, because it is Mine, and you are but foreigners and sojourners with Me." This reflects the idea that while the Israelites were given land, it ultimately belonged to God, and they were to manage it according to His laws.

Wealth and Possessions:
The Bible addresses the ownership of wealth and possessions, often warning against the dangers of materialism. In Luke 12:15 , Jesus cautions, "Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions." This teaching emphasizes that true life and fulfillment are not found in material wealth but in spiritual richness.

Generosity and Sharing:
Ownership in the biblical sense also involves generosity and the willingness to share with others. Acts 4:32 describes the early Christian community: "All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned." This communal approach to ownership reflects the principle of loving one's neighbor and caring for the community.

Inheritance:
The Bible discusses inheritance as a form of ownership passed down through generations. Proverbs 13:22 states, "A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is laid up for the righteous." This highlights the importance of planning and providing for future generations, while also recognizing that ultimate provision comes from God.

Conclusion:
Ownership in the Bible is a multifaceted concept that involves stewardship, responsibility, and the recognition of God's ultimate authority over all things. It calls for a balance between enjoying God's blessings and using them for His purposes, while maintaining a heart of generosity and service to others.(n.) The state of being an owner; the right to own; exclusive right of possession; legal or just claim or title; proprietorship.4047. peripoiesis -- preservation, acquisition
... Phonetic Spelling: (per-ee-poy'-ay-sis) Short Definition: obtaining, possessing,
possession Definition: acquiring, obtaining, possessing, possession, ownership ...
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4742. stigma -- a bed of leaves or rushes
... mark, brand From a primary stizo (to "stick", ie Prick); a mark incised or punched
(for recognition of ownership), ie (figuratively) scar of service -- mark. ...
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I have not Dealt with any Details Touching Distributed Ownership.. ...
... Chapter 49 I have not dealt with any details touching distributed ownership?
I have not dealt with any details touching distributed ...
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God's True Treasure in Man
... about now. First, God has a special ownership in some people. Second ... involves.
I. God has special ownership in some people. 'The Lord's ...
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Note A. Holiness as Proprietorship.
... word must represent the same idea in the hundreds of passages in which it is predicated
of men and things.' 'Holiness is God's claim to the ownership of men ...
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Making and Breaking Connections.
... It is used once by Paul in writing to his friends at Corinth, and twice in the Ephesian
epistle.[14] The seal was used, and still is to mark ownership. ...
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Whether it is a Sin to Take Usury for Money Lent?
... itself, and whoever is granted the use of the thing, is granted the thing itself
and for this reason, to lend things of this kin is to transfer the ownership. ...
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Seal and Earnest
... The seal is the mark of ownership, is it not? ... Further, this sealing, which is thus
the token of God's ownership, is also the pledge of security. ...
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A Short Confession of Faith
... Paul. The divine ownership of us is only realised when we are consciously
His, because of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Brethren ...
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Whether it is Lawful to Ask for any Other Kind of Consideration ...
... Objection 5: Further, the lender, by transferring his ownership of a sum of money
removes the money further from himself than he who entrusts it to a merchant ...
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God's Inheritance and Ours
... by the sweet mutual love which abolishes 'mine' and 'thine,' and all but abolishes
'me' and 'thee.' And so God sets little store by the ownership which depends ...
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Of this Also: "But we Know that the Law is Spiritual," Etc.
... What then? Did that cunning and crafty buyer take away the rights of ownership
from the true and lawful lord? Not so. For neither ...
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Ownership (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Ownership (1 Occurrence). 2 Corinthians 1:22 who also
sealed us, and gave us the down payment of the Spirit in our hearts. (See NIV). ...
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Domain (5 Occurrences)
... 4. (n.) Ownership of land; an estate or patrimony which one has in his own right;
absolute proprietorship; paramount or sovereign ownership. ...
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Brand (4 Occurrences)
... burning with a hot iron, as upon a cask, to designate the quality, manufacturer,
etc., of the contents, or upon an animal, to designate ownership; -- also, a ...
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Seal (47 Occurrences)
... (6) To any other object might a seal be affixed, as an official mark of ownership;
eg a large number of clay stoppers of wine jars are still preserved, on ...
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Nationality (5 Occurrences)
... 5. (n.) The state or quality of belonging to or being connected with a nation or
government by nativity, character, ownership, allegiance, etc. ...
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Name (10157 Occurrences)
... in the name" signified authority (Exodus 5:23 1 Kings 21:8, etc.); to "call one's
name" over a place or people indicated possession or ownership (2 Samuel 12 ...
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Owner's (1 Occurrence)

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Owneth (2 Occurrences)

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Own (5782 Occurrences)
... as my, our, thy, your, his, her, its, their, in order to emphasize or intensify
the idea of property, peculiar interest, or exclusive ownership; as, my own ...
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Of (369523 Occurrences)
... 3. (prep.) Denoting possession or ownership, or the relation of subject to attribute;
as, the apartment of the consul: the power of the king; a man of courage ...
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