33 Bible Verses about Hands

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Matthew 19:15

And he laid his hands on them and went from there.

Acts 6:6

These they set before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands on them.

Mark 6:5

Now he could do no mighty work there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and healed them.

Mark 7:32

Then they brought to him a man who was deaf and had an impediment in his speech, and they begged him to put his hand on him.

Luke 4:40

When the sun was setting, all those who had any that were sick with various diseases brought them to him; and he laid his hands on every one of them and healed them.

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

Acts 6:6

These they set before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands on 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 that the father of Publius was lying in bed sick with recurrent fever and dysentery; and Paul went in to see him and after he had prayed, he laid his hands on him and healed him.

Mark 7:32

Then they brought to him a man who was deaf and had an impediment in his speech, and they begged him to put his hand on him.

Mark 16:18

they will pick up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it will not hurt them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover."

Mark 6:5

Now he could do no mighty work there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and healed them.

More verses: Luke 4:40

hands » Laying on of » In consecration of offerings

hands » Taken » Washed

Matthew 27:24

When Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, but rather that a riot was starting, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, "I am innocent of this man's blood. See to it yourselves."

hands » Laying on of » In blessing

Matthew 19:15

And he laid his hands on them and went from there.

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

And he gave her his hand and raised her up. Then calling the saints and widows he presented her alive.

hands » Taken » The demoniac's, by jesus

Mark 9:27

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

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

Acts 3:7

And taking him by the right hand, he raised him up; and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong.

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

Then the angel whom I saw standing on the sea and on 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

He had a little scroll which was open in his hand. And he set his right foot on the sea, and his left foot on the land,

hands » Operations of, mentioned » Writing

Galatians 6:11

See with what large letters I am writing to you with my own hand.

hands » Parts of, mentioned » The palm

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 they set before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands on them.

hands » Distinguished as » The left

Acts 21:3

When we had come in sight of Cyprus, leaving it on the left we sailed to Syria, and landed at Tyre; for there the ship was to unload its 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

But motioning to them with his hand to be silent, he described to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, "Tell this to James and to the brethren." Then he left and went to another place.

hands » Operations of, mentioned » Feeling

1 John 1:1

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have touched, concerning the Word of life,

hands » Right hand, illustrative » Of strength and power

hands » The right hand » Place of power

Mark 14:62

And Jesus said, "I am. And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the 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 the Jews do not eat unless they wash their hands in a special way, holding the tradition of the elders.

Matthew 15:2

"Why do your disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat."

hands » Operations of, mentioned » Striking

Mark 14:65

Then some began to spit on him, and to blindfold him, and to beat him, and to say to him, "Prophesy!" And the guards received him with slaps in the face.

John 19:3

They came up to him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!" and struck him with their hands.

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

Acts 8:17

Then they laid their hands on 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 the head to the feet, "I have no need of 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 perceived the grace that was given to me, James and Cephas and John, who were reputed to be pillars, gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised.

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

Hebrews 6:1-2

Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, with instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.

hands » The jews eat with

Matthew 26:23

He answered, "He who has dipped his hand in the dish with me will betray me.

hands » God strengthens

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

Matthew 5:30

And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one of your members than for your whole body to go into hell.

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

And taking him by the right hand, he raised him up; and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong.

hands » God makes impotent

Murder » Defiles the » hands

Topics on Hands

Angels Hands

Luke 4:11

and, 'In their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.'"

Christ's Hands

Matthew 14:31

Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, and said to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?"

Cutting Off Hands And Feet

Matthew 5:30

And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one of your members than for your whole body to go into hell.

Diseased Hands

Matthew 12:10

And behold, there was a man with a withered hand. And they asked him, "Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?" so that they might accuse him.

God's Hands In Opposition

Acts 13:11

Now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon you, and you will be blind and unable to see the sun for a time." And immediately a mist and a darkness fell upon him, and he went about seeking someone to lead him by the hand.

God's Hands On People

Luke 1:66

and all who heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, "What then will this child be?" For the hand of the Lord was with him.

God's Hands Stretched Out

Romans 10:21

But of Israel he says, "All day long I have held out my hands to a disobedient and contrary people."

Laying On Hands For The Holy Spirit

Acts 8:17-19

Then they laid their hands on 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 to them, "Are you still sleeping and resting? Behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners.

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