Dictionary of Bible Themes A human gesture which can be a sign of worship and adoration or indicate the swearing of a solemn oath. God is portrayed as raising his hands as a sign of authority over his creation. Psalms 118:16God's uplifted hand See also God's uplifted hand signifies his power Exodus 24:11Psalms 89:13 Isaiah 9:12,17,21; 26:11 Isaiah 5:25 See also God's uplifted hand signifies his judgment 1 Samuel 6:3,5Isaiah 19:16 Micah 5:9 Zechariah 2:9 Ezekiel 20:5 Hands uplifted for swearing oaths See also Oaths taken by God Exodus 6:8Deuteronomy 32:40-41 Nehemiah 9:15 Ezekiel 20:15; 36:7; 47:14 Genesis 14:22-23 Daniel 12:7 Oaths taken by people and angels Revelation 10:5Psalms 28:2 Hands uplifted in worship See also Hands lifted up in prayer Exodus 17:11-13Psalms 141:2 Lamentations 2:19; 3:41 1 Timothy 2:8 Psalms 63:4 See also Hands lifted up in praise Nehemiah 8:6Psalms 119:48; 134:2 Leviticus 9:22 Hands lifted up for blessing Luke 24:501 Samuel 24:6 Hands lifted up as a threat See also 1 Samuel 18:17; 22:17; 24:102 Samuel 18:12,28; 20:21 Job 31:21 Genesis 41:44 Uplifted hands as a sign of minimal effort Deuteronomy 28:32Ezra 6:12 Psalms 76:5 Psalms 91:12 Uplifted hands as a sign of support See also Matthew 4:6See also pp Lk 4:11 1270 right hand of God1335 blessing 1680 types 5157 head 5430 oaths, human 5454 power, God's saving 5866 gluttony 8602 prayer 8622 worship 8634 amen 8670 remembering |
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