= action by which humans take hold of objects with their hands
to grasp, to hold
Control
literally: to take hold of; hence: = state in which deities are in full control of humans and what happens to them
to hold, to control
Control
literally: to be held by (the) ropes (of one's activities); = process by which humans are controled by certain activities from which they cannot easily escape
to seize
Engage
literally: to grasp; hence: = process by which human acquire a certain quality or status
to acquire (a quality)
Engage
literally: to grasp; hence: = action by which humans are actively involved in a certain event
to hold fast
Leaders
literally: he who holds the scepter; hence: = supreme secular and male ruler of a nation or people
he who holds the scepter, ruler, king
Dead
literally: (one's) steps take hold of sheol; hence: = process by which one's activities lead to a certain death
(one's) steps lead to sheol
Possess
literally: to grasp, hold; hence: = action by which humans acquire possessions for themselves
to acquire, to obtain
Safe
literally: to grasp, hold; hence: = causative action by which humans or deities provide (other) humans with strength and support