Hand (Easton)

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Called by Galen 'the instrument of instruments.' It is the symbol of human action (Psalm 9:16; Job 9:30; Isaiah 1:15; 1 Timothy 2:8 ). Washing the hands was a symbol of innocence (Psalm 26:6; 73:13; Matthew 27:24 ), also of sanctification (1 Corinthians 6:11; Isaiah 51:16; Psalm 24:3,4 ). In Psalm"> StudyL ı ght .org Plug in, Turn on and Be En light ened! Not Yet a Member? Click to Sign Up Now! --> --> Bible Study Tools Lang uage Tools Study Lib rary Hist orical Writings Pas toral Resources Per sonal Resources Site Resources Lectionary Calendar Saturday, June 6th, 2026 the Week of Proper 4 / Ordinary 9 video advertismenet advertisement advertisement advertisement Attention! Tired of seeing ads while studying? Now you can enjoy an "Ads Free" version of the site for as little as 10¢ a day and support a great cause! Click here to learn more! Home » Bible Dictionaries » Easton's Bible Dictionary » Letter H Bible Dictionaries Hand Easton's Bible Dictionary Search for… Enter query below: or A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z Prev Entry Hananiah Next Entry Handbreadth Resource Toolbox Print Article Additional Links Concordances Nave Topical Bible Left-Handed Laying On of Hands Imposition of Hands (only first 3 shown) Scofield Reference Index At Hand Thompson Chain Reference Lifting Up Hands Laying On of Hands Imposition of Hands (only first 3 shown) Treasury of Biblical Knowledge Left Handed: & Benjamin Hands; Clapping - in Respect Torrey Topical Textbook Hands, the Dictionaries American Church Dictionary Laying On of Hands Imposition of Hands American Tract Society Right-Hand Hand Bridgeway Bible Dictionary Laying On of Hands Baker's Evangelical Dictionary Right Hand Laying On of Hands Hand, Right Hand Charles Buck Dictionary Imposition of Hands CARM Theological Dictionary Laying On of Hands Easton's Bible Dictionary Left-Handed Left Hand Hand Fausset Bible Dictionary Laying On of Hands Hand Holman Bible Dictionary Left Hand Laying On of Hands Imposition of Hands (only first 3 shown) Hastings' BibleDictionary Withered Hand Laying On of Hands Hand Hastings' NT Dictionary Right Hand Laying On of Hands Hands Laying On of (only first 3 shown) King James Dictionary Handful Handed Hand Morrish Bible Dictionary Laying On of Hands Hands, Laying On of 1910 New Catholic Dictionary O God, Whose Hand Hath Spread the Sky Imposition of Hands Hands, Imposition of (only first 3 shown) Hawker's Poor Man's Dictionary Imposition of Hands Hand People's Bible Dictionary Washing of the Hands and Feet Smith Bible Dictionary Washing The Hands and Feet Laying On of Hands Vines' Expository Dictionary Right, Right Hand, Right Side Hands (2) Hands (only first 3 shown) Right Hand Palm (of Hand) Hand Wilson's Bible Types Left (Hand) Hand Webster Dictionary Three-Handed Text-Hand Text Hand (only first 3 shown) Watson's Theological Dictionary Hand Imposition of Hands Encyclopedias 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica Ferdinand Gotthelf Hand Hand International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Hand Hand Weapon Handful (only first 3 shown) Kitto Biblical Cyclopedia Hand McClintock and Strong's Bible Encyclopedia Ablution of Hands Hand Hand, Aaron Hicks, D.D. (only first 3 shown) The Nuttall Encyclopedia Iron Hand The Catholic Encyclopedia Imposition of Hands Washing of Feet and Hands The Jewish Encyclopedia Hand Lexicons ܐܺܝܕ݂ܳܐ ܝܰܡܶܢ ܣܺܝܡܳܐ (only first 3 shown) ἀριστερός αὐτόχειρ ἀχειροποίητος (only first 3 shown) אולָּם אִטֵּר אֶכֶף (only first 3 shown) Called by Galen "the instrument of instruments." It is the symbol of human action ( Psalm 9:16 ; Job 9:30 ; Isaiah 1:15 ; 1 Timothy 2:8 ). Washing the hands was a symbol of innocence ( Psalm 26:6 ; 73:13 ; Matthew 27:24 ), also of sanctification ( 1 Corinthians 6:11 ; Isaiah 51:16 ; Psalm 24:3,4 ). In Psalm 77:2 the correct rendering is, as in the Revised Version, "My hand was stretched out," etc., instead of, as in the Authorized Version, "My sore ran in the night," etc. The right hand denoted the south, and the left the north ( Job 23:9 ; 1 Samuel 23:19 ). To give the right hand was a pledge of fidelity ( 2 Kings 10:15 ; Ezra 10:19 ); also of submission to the victors ( Ezekiel 17:18 ; Jeremiah 50:15 ). The right hand was lifted up in taking an oath ( Genesis 14:22 , etc.). The hand is frequently mentioned, particularly the right hand, as a symbol of power and strength ( Psalm 60:5 ; Isaiah 28:2 ). To kiss the hand is an act of homage ( 1 Kings 19:18 ; Job 31:27 ), and to pour water on one's hands is to serve him ( 2 Kings 3:11 ). The hand of God is the symbol of his power: its being upon one denotes favour ( Ezra 7:6,28 ; Isaiah 1:25 ; Luke 1:66 , etc.) or punishment ( Exodus 9:3 ; Judges 2:15 ; Acts 13:11 , etc.). A position at the right hand was regarded as the chief place of honour and power ( Psalm 45:9 ; 80:17 ; 110:1 ; Matthew 26:64 ).

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