Definition: Ekonet was a term in ancient Israelite texts used to indicate that God had taken possession of His people. The word originally meant an offering made by someone who received it, but it later became synonymous with ownership or inheritance. It referred to a person's possession of property. In Hebrews 1:8, the verse refers to "the land which is yours" and "your inheritance." This usage suggests that God had granted ownership rights over the land.