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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.
God’s uplifted hand signifies his power Ps 118:16 See also Ex 24:11; Ps 89:13; Isa 9:12,17,21; Isa 26:11
God’s uplifted hand signifies his judgment Isa 5:25 See also 1Sa 6:3,5; Isa 19:16; Mic 5:9; Zec 2:9
Oaths taken by God Eze 20:5 See also Ex 6:8; Dt 32:40-41; Ne 9:15; Eze 20:15; Eze 36:7; Eze 47:14
Oaths taken by people and angels Ge 14:22-23; Da 12:7; Rev 10:5
Hands lifted up in prayer Ps 28:2 See also Ex 17:11-13; Ps 141:2; La 2:19; La 3:41; 1Ti 2:8
Hands lifted up in praise Ps 63:4 See also Ne 8:6; Ps 119:48; Ps 134:2
1Sa 24:6 See also 1Sa 18:17; 1Sa 22:17; 1Sa 24:10; 2Sa 18:12,28; 2Sa 20:21; Job 31:21
Ge 41:44; Dt 28:32; Ezr 6:12; Ps 76:5
Ps 91:12 See also Mt 4:6 pp Lk 4:11
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