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
Psalm 89:13
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
Matthew 26:64 pp Mark 14:62
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
Matthew 25:32-34
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
1105 God, power of 1115 God, purpose of 1210 God, human descriptions 1265 hand of God 1320 God as Saviour 2069 Christ, pre-eminence 2306 Christ, high priest 2336 Christ, exaltation 5156 hand 5396 lordship of Christ
