33 Bible Verses about Hands

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Matthew 19:15

So he laid his hands upon them, and departed from that place.

Acts 6:6

These men they presented to the apostles who, when they had prayed, laid their hands upon them.

Mark 6:5

And he was unable to do any miracle there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick folk and healed them.

Mark 7:32

And they brought to him a deaf man who stammered, and begged him to lay his hands upon him.

Luke 4:40

At sunset all they who had any sick with any sort of disease brought them to him; and he laid his hands on every one of them and healed them.

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Aaron » supports » moses » hands

hands » Laying on of » In ordination or consecration of men for service

Acts 6:6

These men they presented to the apostles who, when they had prayed, laid their hands upon them.

hands » Laying on of » Lifted up

More verses: Psalm 63:4 Psalm 134:2

hands » Laying on of » In healing

Acts 28:8

It happened however that the father of Publius was lying ill of fever and dysentery. So Paul went to see him and prayed and laid his hands on him and healed him.

Mark 7:32

And they brought to him a deaf man who stammered, and begged him to lay his hands upon him.

Mark 16:18

they shall pick up serpents, and if they drink any poison it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick and they shall recover."

Mark 6:5

And he was unable to do any miracle there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick folk and healed them.

More verses: Luke 4:40

hands » Laying on of » In consecration of offerings

hands » Taken » Washed

Matthew 27:24

So when Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but that on the contrary a riot was threatening, he took water and washed his hands in the presence of the crowd, saying. "I am innocent of the blood of this man; you must answer for it."

hands » Laying on of » In blessing

Matthew 19:15

So he laid his hands upon them, and departed from that place.

hands » Taken » Jehonadab's, by jehu

hands » Taken » The little maid's, by jesus

hands » Taken » Dorcas, by peter in restoring life

Acts 9:41

Then he gave her his hand and raised her up, and after calling the saints and the widows, he gave her back to them alive.

hands » Taken » The demoniac's, by jesus

Mark 9:27

But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him up, and he stood up.

hands » Taken » The lame man's, by peter

Acts 3:7

Then taking his right hand he lifted him up. Instantly his feet and ankle-bones were strengthened;

hands » Saints blessed in the work of

hands » The right hand » Used in embracing

hands » Suretiship entered into by striking

hands » The right hand » Of healed leper touched with blood of his sacrifice

hands » Imposition of, used in » Transferring guilt of sacrifices

hands » Parts of, mentioned » The thumb

hands » Should be employed » In God's service

hands » Smitten together in extreme anger

hands » Placed under the thigh of a person to whom an oath was made

hands » The wicked recompensed for the work of

hands » Right hand, illustrative » (standing at,) of protection

hands » Operations of, mentioned » Working

hands » Should be employed » Industriously

hands » Criminals often » Deprived of

hands » Imposition of, used in » Conferring civil power

hands » The right hand » Of priests touched with blood of consecration-ram

hands » Were lifted up » In taking an oath

Revelation 10:5

And the angel whom I had seen standing upon the sea and upon the land lifted up his right hand to heaven,

hands » Were lifted up » In prayer

hands » Illustrative » (opened,) of liberality

hands » Of the wicked, described as » Slothful

hands » Should be employed » In acts of benevolence

hands » Treaties made by joining

hands » Operations of, mentioned » Holding

Revelation 10:2

In his hand he had a little book, open; and he set his right foot upon the sea, and his left upon the land.

hands » Operations of, mentioned » Writing

Galatians 6:11

See with what large letters I have written to you in my own handwriting!

hands » Parts of, mentioned » The palm

Matthew 26:67

Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and some struck him with the palms of their hands, and cried.

hands » Illustrative » Of power

hands » Parts of, mentioned » The fingers

hands » The right hand » The accuser stood at, of the accused

hands » The jews carried a staff in, when walking

hands » Right hand, illustrative » (full of falsehood,) of deceitfulness

hands » Right hand, illustrative » (holding by,) of support

hands » Imposition of, used in » Blessing

hands » Many had more command of the left

hands » Stretched out in derision

hands » Clapped together in joy

hands » Of the wicked, described as » Bloody

hands » Operations of, mentioned » Taking

hands » Imposition of, used in » Ordaining ministers

Acts 6:6

These men they presented to the apostles who, when they had prayed, laid their hands upon them.

hands » Distinguished as » The left

Acts 21:3

After sighting Cyprus and leaving it on the left hand, we sailed for Syria, and put in at Tyre; for there the ship was to unload her cargo.

hands » The right hand » Place of honor

hands » Often spread out in prayer

hands » Of the wicked, described as » Violent

hands » Operations of, mentioned » Making signs

Acts 12:17

He motioned to them to keep quiet, and told them how the Lord had brought him out of prison. "Tell all this to James," he said, "and to the brothers," and away he went to another place.

hands » Operations of, mentioned » Feeling

1 John 1:1

It is of what has existed from the beginning, of what we have listened to, of what we have seen with our own eyes, of what we have witnessed and touched with our own heads, it is concerning the Logos of Life that we are now writing.

hands » Right hand, illustrative » Of strength and power

hands » The right hand » Place of power

Mark 14:62

"I am," Jesus answered, "and you all shall see the Son of man seated on the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven."

hands » Of the wicked, described as » Mischievous

hands » Were washed » Before eating

Mark 7:3

For the Pharisees and all of the Jews do not eat until they have ceremoniously washed their hands in obedience to the tradition of the elders;

Matthew 15:2

"Why do your disciples keep transgressing the tradition of the elders by not washing their hands before eating?"

hands » Operations of, mentioned » Striking

Mark 14:65

Then they all condemn him to be worthy of death. Some began to spit on him, and to blindfold him while striking him and saying, "Prophesy." The officers, too, received him into custody with blows.

John 19:3

saying, "Hail! King of the Jews!" They also gave him blow after blow with their hands.

hands » Imposition of, used in » Imparting the gifts of the holy ghost

Acts 19:6

and after Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they began to speak with tongues, and to prophesy.

Acts 8:17

Then the apostles laid their hands upon them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

hands » Necessary members of the body

1 Corinthians 12:21

And the eye cannot say to the hand, "I have no need of you". nor again of head to the feet, "I have no need for you."

hands » Were washed » In token of innocency

hands » Criminals often » Hung by

hands » Many alike expert with both

hands » Illustrative » (shut,) of illiberality

hands » The right hand » Of healed leper touched with oil

hands » Were washed » After touching an unclean person

hands » The right hand » Signet worn on

hands » Were lifted up » In blessing

hands » Illustrative » (lifted up against another,) of rebellion

hands » Criminals often » Bound by

hands » The right hand » Given in token of friendship

Galatians 2:9

and when they recognized the grace which had been given to me, James and Cephas and John, then thought to be pillars, gave to Barnabas and to me the right hand of fellowship. They agreed that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the Jews.

hands » Imposition of, a first principle of the doctrine of Christ

Hebrews 6:1-2

So let us get beyond the teaching of the elementary doctrines of Christ, and let us be borne along toward what is mature. Let us not be continually laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, of faith in God, of the teaching regarding ablutions and the laying on of hands, of the resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

hands » The jews eat with

Matthew 26:23

In reply he said: "One who has dipped his hand with me in the dish will betray me.

hands » God strengthens

hands » Right hand, illustrative » (cutting off,) of extreme self-denial

Matthew 5:30

And if your right hand entices you into sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is better for you to lose one of your bodily organs, than to have your whole body go down into the pit.

hands » Imposition of, used in » Setting apart the levites

hands » Criminals often » Mutilated

hands » Custom of domestics pouring water upon, alluded to

hands » Right hand, illustrative » (withdrawn,) of support withheld

hands » Right hand, illustrative » (full of bribes,) of corruption

hands » Were lifted up » In praise

hands » The right hand » Sworn by

hands » Servants directed by movements of

hands » Of the wicked, described as » Ensnaring to themselves

hands » Kissed in idolatrous worship

hands » Distinguished as » The right

Acts 3:7

Then taking his right hand he lifted him up. Instantly his feet and ankle-bones were strengthened;

hands » God makes impotent

Murder » Defiles the » hands

Topics on Hands

Angels Hands

Luke 4:11

"They will bear thee up in their hands, Lest thou dash thy food against a stone."

Christ's Hands

Matthew 14:31

At once Jesus stretched out his hand and caught hold of him, saying to him. "O little faith! What made you doubt?"

Cutting Off Hands And Feet

Matthew 5:30

And if your right hand entices you into sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is better for you to lose one of your bodily organs, than to have your whole body go down into the pit.

Diseased Hands

Matthew 12:10

And in order to get a charge against him they asked him, "Is it permitted to heal on the Sabbath?" (So that they might have something to accuse him.)

God's Hands In Opposition

Acts 13:11

"The Lord's hand is now upon you, and you shall be blind, not seeing the sun for a season." Instantly there fell on him a mist and a darkness, and groping about, he sought some one to lead him by the hand.

God's Hands On People

Luke 1:66

All the story laid it up in their hearts, saying "What, then, will this child be?" For the Lord's hands was with him.

God's Hands Stretched Out

Romans 10:21

But to Israel he says, All day long I have been spreading out my hands unto a disobedient and contrary people.

Laying On Hands For The Holy Spirit

Acts 8:17-19

Then the apostles laid their hands upon them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

To Be Given Into One's Hands

Matthew 26:45

Then he came to the disciples and said: "Sleep on now, and take your rest. Look! the hour is at hand; the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of wicked men.

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