33 Bible Verses about Hands

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Matthew 19:15

and he laid his hands upon them, and departed thence.

Acts 6:6

these they presented to the apostles: who after prayer gave them imposition of hands.

1 Timothy 2:8

I direct therefore that the men pray in publick and private, lifting up their hands to heaven with innocence, charity, and composure.

Mark 6:5

so that excepting the cure of a few sick by the imposition of hands, he would not work any miracle there,

Mark 7:32

and they presented to him a deaf man, that had an impediment in his speech, desiring he would lay his hands upon him.

Luke 4:40

As soon as the sun was set, all sorts of diseased persons were brought before him by their friends, and he healed them all, by laying his hands upon 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 they presented to the apostles: who after prayer gave them imposition of hands.

hands » Laying on of » Lifted up

1 Timothy 2:8

I direct therefore that the men pray in publick and private, lifting up their hands to heaven with innocence, charity, and composure.

More verses: Psalm 63:4 Psalm 134:2

hands » Laying on of » In healing

Acts 28:8

Publius's father happening then to lie sick of a fever, and a dysentery, Paul made him a visit, pray'd by him, gave him imposition of hands, and cur'd him.

Mark 7:32

and they presented to him a deaf man, that had an impediment in his speech, desiring he would lay his hands upon him.

Mark 16:18

they shall handle serpents, and if they drink any mortal poison, it shall do them no hurt: they shall lay hands on the sick, and the sick shall recover.

Mark 6:5

so that excepting the cure of a few sick by the imposition of hands, he would not work any miracle there,

More verses: Luke 4:40

hands » Laying on of » In consecration of offerings

hands » Taken » Washed

Matthew 27:24

Pilate perceiving he was so far from prevailing, that they were more tumultuous, he took water, and washed his hands before all the people, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: you are answerable for it.

hands » Laying on of » In blessing

Matthew 19:15

and he laid his hands upon them, and departed thence.

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

Peter lent her his hand, and lift her up; and having called the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

hands » Taken » The demoniac's, by jesus

Mark 9:27

but Jesus taking him by the hand, raised him up, and he was perfectly recovered.

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

Acts 3:7

and taking him by the right hand, he lift him up; and immediately his feet and ancle-bones received strength.

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 which I saw standing upon the sea, and upon the land, lifted up his 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 held in his hand a little book open: his right foot was upon the sea, and his left foot on the land.

hands » Operations of, mentioned » Writing

Galatians 6:11

You see how long a letter I have writ 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 presented to the apostles: who after prayer gave them imposition of hands.

hands » Distinguished as » The left

Acts 21:3

having made Cyprus, leaving it to the North, we took our course to Syria, and landed at Tyre, where the ship was to unlade 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

but he made a sign to them with his hand, to be silent: and related to them, how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. go, said he, and acquaint James and the other brethren with this affair. after which he departed and went to another place.

hands » Operations of, mentioned » Feeling

1 John 1:1

Concerning the Logos, the author of Life, we declare what was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have consider'd, and what has been the object of our touch.

hands » Right hand, illustrative » Of strength and power

hands » The right hand » Place of power

Mark 14:62

and Jesus answered, I AM. and ye shall see the son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

hands » Of the wicked, described as » Mischievous

hands » Were washed » Before eating

Mark 7:3

for the Pharisees, and the Jews in general, in pursuance of their antient traditions, never eat till they have wash'd their hands up to their elbows.

Matthew 15:2

why do your disciples violate the tradition of our ancestors, in not washing their hands when they eat bread?

hands » Operations of, mentioned » Striking

Mark 14:65

then some began to spit on him, others cover'd his face and struck him on the head, crying out, divine, who it is. and the domestics slapt him on the cheeks.

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

Acts 19:6

and Paul having given them imposition of hands, the holy spirit came upon them, and they spoke foreign languages, and prophesied:

Acts 8:17

Jesus) the apostles therefore gave them imposition of hands, 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 thee:" 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

Peter, and John, who were esteemed to be pillars, perceived the favour that was bestowed on me, they admitted me and Barnabas into fellowship, and 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

Therefore omitting for the present the principles of the christian doctrine, we shall proceed to something more sublime, without mentioning those fundamental articles of repentance from destructive vices, and of divine faith: the doctrine of baptisms, and laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment:

hands » The jews eat with

Matthew 26:23

to this he answered, he that has his hand in the dish with mine, he it is that will betray me.

hands » God strengthens

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

Matthew 5:30

and if thy right hand insnare thee, it is better to saw it off, and to suffer the loss of that single part, than that thy whole body should be thrown into Gehenna.

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 lift him up; and immediately his feet and ancle-bones received strength.

hands » God makes impotent

Murder » Defiles the » hands

Topics on Hands

Angels Hands

Luke 4:11

and they shall bear you up in their hands, for fear your foot should hit against a stone."

Cutting Off Hands And Feet

Matthew 5:30

and if thy right hand insnare thee, it is better to saw it off, and to suffer the loss of that single part, than that thy whole body should be thrown into Gehenna.

Diseased Hands

Matthew 12:10

where they brought a man with a withered hand: and asked him this insnaring question, is it lawful to heal on the sabbath-day?

God's Hands In Opposition

Acts 13:11

his hand is falling upon thee, thou shalt be blind, and not see the sun for some time." immediately his eyes were covered with obscurity and darkness; so that he grop'd about for somebody to lead him by the hand.

God's Hands On People

Luke 1:66

and made an impression upon all that heard of them. what a child will this be? said they, for the divine influence does attend him.

God's Hands Stretched Out

Romans 10:21

and to Israel he says, "all day long I have stretched forth my hands to an incredulous and rebellious people."

Laying On Hands For The Holy Spirit

Acts 8:17-19

Jesus) the apostles therefore gave them imposition of hands, and they received the holy spirit.

Lifting Hands

1 Timothy 2:8

I direct therefore that the men pray in publick and private, lifting up their hands to heaven with innocence, charity, and composure.

To Be Given Into One's Hands

Matthew 26:45

and at his return, he said to his disciples, is this a time to sleep and take your rest? the hour draws nigh, and the son of man is betrayed into the hands of the gentiles.

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