The term "someone's" is a possessive form used to indicate ownership or association with an unspecified person. In the context of the Bible, the concept of ownership and belonging is significant, as it often relates to God's relationship with His people, the stewardship of resources, and the responsibilities of individuals within the community of faith.

Ownership and Stewardship

The Bible frequently addresses the theme of ownership, emphasizing that ultimately, everything belongs to God. Psalm 24:1 declares, "The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein." This verse underscores the belief that all creation is under God's sovereign ownership, and humans are stewards of His resources. The parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14-30 illustrates the responsibility of individuals to manage what has been entrusted to them by God, highlighting the importance of faithful stewardship.

Belonging to God

The concept of belonging is central to the identity of God's people. In the Old Testament, the Israelites are repeatedly referred to as God's chosen people, a nation set apart for His purposes. Deuteronomy 7:6 states, "For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for His prized possession, out of all the peoples on the face of the earth." This sense of belonging is not only a privilege but also a call to live in accordance with God's commandments.

In the New Testament, the theme of belonging is expanded to include all who are in Christ. Believers are described as members of the body of Christ, each with a unique role and function. 1 Corinthians 12:27 affirms, "Now you are the body of Christ, and each of you is a member of it." This imagery emphasizes the interconnectedness and mutual dependence of believers, as well as their collective identity as belonging to Christ.

Personal Responsibility

The Bible also addresses the personal responsibility of individuals in relation to their possessions and actions. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches about the proper attitude toward material wealth and the importance of prioritizing spiritual treasures. Matthew 6:19-21 advises, "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, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

This teaching highlights the transient nature of earthly possessions and the enduring value of spiritual investments. It calls believers to examine their priorities and align their lives with the values of God's kingdom.

Interpersonal Relationships

The concept of "someone's" also extends to interpersonal relationships, where individuals are called to love and serve one another. The New Testament frequently emphasizes the importance of love as the defining characteristic of Christian community. In John 13:34-35 , Jesus commands, "A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another."

This commandment underscores the responsibility of believers to care for one another, reflecting the love of Christ in their relationships. The apostle Paul further elaborates on this in Galatians 6:2 , "Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." This call to mutual support and compassion is a practical expression of belonging to the community of faith.

In summary, the concept of "someone's" in the biblical context encompasses themes of ownership, belonging, personal responsibility, and interpersonal relationships. These themes are woven throughout Scripture, providing guidance for how individuals are to live in relation to God, one another, and the world.3053. logismos -- a reasoning, a thought
... 3053 (from 3049 , "to reckon") -- properly, "bottom-line" reasoning that reflects
someone's values, ie how they assign in determining what . ...
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3686. onoma -- a name, authority, cause
... reputation. 3686 -- ; (figuratively) the manifestation or revelation of someone's
character, ie as distinguishing them from all others. ...
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2150. eusebeia -- piety
... 2150 (from 2095 "well" and 4576 , "venerate, pay homage") -- properly, someone's
inner response to the things of God which shows itself in godly (). ...
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486. antiloidoreo -- to revile in turn
... 486 (from 3060 , "revile" and 473 , "corresponding") -- properly, to abusive insults;
reproach, denigrate; detract from someone's honor (reputation). ...
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1385. dokos -- a beam of timber
... plank (Moffatt); a pole sticking out grotesquely" (, 1, 60); (figuratively) a huge
log (like a plank used in a house) that completely obstructs someone's vision ...
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940. baskaino -- to slander, hence by ext. to bewitch
... 940 (from , "to cast an evil spell, wishing injury upon someone; to bewitch") --
properly, to exercise evil power over someone, like putting them under a spell ...
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5195. hubrizo -- to run riot, to outrage, insult
... 5195 (from 5196 , "an injury, reproach") -- properly, to seize (steal); (figuratively)
to injure, bring loss, especially to damage someone's reputation (good ...
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3628. oiktirmos -- compassion, pity
... grace, mercy. 3628 -- properly, compassion (pity), ie deep feeling about
someone's difficulty or misfortune (, 1:159). 3628 ("visceral ...
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1908. epereazo -- to revile
... to intimidate by using threats and false accusations "tailor-made" to the situation,
ie under-handed tactics "customized" to smear someone's reputation (revile ...
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423. anepilemptos -- without reproach
... Here the person (accuser) trying to seize someone's character by unjustified censure
is shown to be groundless, ie when the matter is understood in its . ...
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Whether Grace Denotes Something in the Soul
... First, it means someone's love, as when we say that a certain soldier has
the king's favour, ie, that the king holds him in favour. ...
/.../aquinas/nature and grace/article one whether grace denotes.htm

Whether Backbiting is a Mortal Sin?
... Nevertheless it happens sometimes that a man utters words, whereby someone's good
name is tarnished, and yet he does not intend this, but something else. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether backbiting is a mortal.htm

The Card Parties
... Besides this, John discovered that at these evening gatherings he could often replenish
his supply of tobacco by slipping a little from someone's pocket when ...
/.../byrum/how john became a man/chapter v the card parties.htm

The Shepherd among his Flock
... When told of someone's illness, though the patient had membership in another church
yet belonged to the Men's Club for instance, he would say, "Oh! ...
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Three Objections
... urged upon those engaged in this sort of work, because we feel that they ought to
be faced and answered if possible, lest we lose someone's prevailing prayer. ...
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"Show Me Thy Glory!"
... Do we take in, that we are talking about immortal souls? We quote someone's computation
that every day ninety-six thousand people die without Christ. ...
/.../wilson-carmichael/things as they are/chapter xxxii show me thy.htm

A Fish-Story
... And this writer says that he used to catch many fish in this way. Then he adds,
"How many of our best catches in life are made over someone's else shoulder?". ...
/.../chidley/fifty-two story talks to boys and girls/a fish-story.htm

January the Twenty-Fifth First, My Brother!
... way. Someone's estate has been invaded, and his treasure spoiled. Someone
has been wronged, and God will not touch our gift. "Leave ...
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That when it Happens that Monks have to Eat with Women they Ought ...
... not have with him what is absolutely necessary for him, and, because of his pressing
needs, thinks well to turn aside into an inn or into someone's house, this ...
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That a Strange Cleric is under no Circumstances to be Received by ...
... that is permissible, let it be declared to us; but if not, let such an impudent
one be restrained that he may in no way mix himself in someone's communion. ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon liv greek lviii that.htm

Someone's (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Someone's (4 Occurrences). Leviticus 3:1 "'If his
offering is a sacrifice of peace offerings; if he offers ...
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Tablets (31 Occurrences)
... melons will never be known. This time someone's curiosity was aroused, and
a native dealer secured the tablets. Knowledge of the "find ...
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Tell (3056 Occurrences)
... melons will never be known. This time someone's curiosity was aroused, and
a native dealer secured the tablets. Knowledge of the "find ...
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Robbed (27 Occurrences)
... (KJV WBS). Proverbs 4:16 For they take no rest till they have done evil; their sleep
is taken away if they have not been the cause of someone's fall. ...
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El-amarna
... melons will never be known. This time someone's curiosity was aroused, and
a native dealer secured the tablets. Knowledge of the "find ...
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Elamarna
... melons will never be known. This time someone's curiosity was aroused, and
a native dealer secured the tablets. Knowledge of the "find ...
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Slumber (14 Occurrences)
... Proverbs 4:16 For they take no rest till they have done evil; their sleep is taken
away if they have not been the cause of someone's fall. (See NIV). ...
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Something (417 Occurrences)

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Shebna (9 Occurrences)
... (2) Isaiah 22:19-23 contains a prophecy which states that Eliakim is to be given
someone's post, apparently that of Shebna, if this section be by Isaiah; 22:23 ...
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Someone (153 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Someone (153 Occurrences). Matthew 5:39 But I
tell you, don't resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes ...
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