Lexical Definition
κατάσχεσις katáschesis (kat-as'-khes-is) possession G:N-F
from κατέχω
possession.
- a holding down, i.e. occupancy
Usage: 6 forms in 67 verses
Abbott-Smith
† κατά-σχεσις, -εως, ἡ (< κατέχω), [in LXX nearly always for אֲחֻזָּה;]
1. a holding back.
2. LXX and NT, a holding fast, possession: Ac 7:5, 45.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Acts | 7:5 · 7:45 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
κατάσχεσις-σχεσις, εως, ἡ,
holding back, restraining, retention, [Refs 5th c.BC+].
__II possession, [LXX+NT]
__III relation, attitude, [Refs].
LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.Lev.25.25 ☩ LXX.Zech.11.14 ☩ Acts.7.5