Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 1000 God » 1200 God, titles and descriptions of » 1270 right hand of God A figure of speech that represents God's ultimate power and authority, and where the exalted Jesus Christ now sits. The right hand of God as a symbol A symbol of power A symbol of protection Psalm 16:8 See also Psalm 63:8; Psalm 139:10; Isaiah 41:13; Lamentations 2:3 A symbol of God's presence Psalm 16:11 See also Psalm 48:10; Psalm 73:23; Isaiah 62:8 A symbol of God's saving power Psalm 60:5 pp Psalm 108:6 See also Psalm 17:7; Psalm 20:6; Psalm 80:15; Psalm 98:1; Psalm 138:7 A symbol of victory Psalm 18:35; Psalm 44:3; Psalm 78:54; Isaiah 41:10 A symbol of the defeat of God's enemies Exodus 15:6 See also Exodus 15:12; Psalm 21:8; Psalm 74:11 A symbol of God's mighty works Psalm 45:4 See also Psalm 77:10; Psalm 118:15-16; Isaiah 48:13 A symbol of judgment Lamentations 2:4; Habakkuk 2:16 Jesus Christ at God's right hand Jesus Christ is exalted to God's right hand Hebrews 1:13 Comparison between Jesus Christ and the angels confirms Christ's absolute supremacy. See also Psalm 110:1; Matthew 22:44 pp Mark 12:36 pp Luke 20:42; Luke 22:69; Acts 2:34; Acts 7:55-56; Colossians 3:1; Hebrews 1:3; Hebrews 12:2 Jesus Christ rules every authority at God's right hand 1 Peter 3:22 See also Ephesians 1:20-21 Jesus Christ continues his work at God's right hand Romans 8:34 See also Acts 2:33; Acts 5:31; Hebrews 4:14-16; Hebrews 8:1 Jesus Christ will return at God's right hand Jesus Christ takes a scroll from God's right hand Revelation 5:1-7 The scroll probably refers to God's decrees for the destiny of the world. The right hand of Jesus Christ The place of the righteous on judgment day A privileged place granted by the Father Matthew 20:20-23 pp Mark 10:35-40 A place of protection for Christians Revelation 1:20 The angels of the churches are probably the church leaders. See also Revelation 1:16; Revelation 2:1 See also
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