Thematic Bible: Should be employed
Thematic Bible
hands » Should be employed » In God's service
“Thus says the Lord of hosts, ‘Let your hands be strong, you who in these days hear these words from the mouths of the prophets who, on the day that the foundation of the house of the Lord of hosts was laid, foretold that the temple might be rebuilt.
Verse Concepts
Then I told them how the hand of my God had been favorable to me and also about the words that the king had spoken to me. And they said, “Let us rise up and build.” So they thoroughly supported the good work.
Verse Concepts
And as you have been a curse among the nations, O house of Judah (Southern Kingdom) and house of Israel (Northern Kingdom), so I will save you, that you may be a blessing. Fear not; let your hands be strong.’
hands » Should be employed » Industriously
and to make it your ambition to live quietly and peacefully, and to mind your own affairs and work with your hands, just as we directed you,
Verse Concepts
The thief [who has become a believer] must no longer steal, but instead he must work hard [making an honest living], producing that which is good with his own hands, so that he will have something to share with those in need.
Verse Concepts
hands » Should be employed » In acts of benevolence
She opens and extends her hand to the poor,
And she reaches out her filled hands to the needy.
When it is in your power to do it.