33 Bible Verses about Hands

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Matthew 19:15

And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.

Acts 6:6

whom they set before the apostles; and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.

Mark 6:5

And he could not do any miracle there, except that he laid his hand upon a few sick persons, and cured them.

Mark 7:32

And they bring to him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech, and beseech him to lay his hand upon him.

Luke 4:40

And when the sun was setting, all who had any sick with divers 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

whom they set before the apostles; and when they had prayed, they 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

And it happened that the father of Publius was lying sick with a fever and dysentery; to whom Paul went in, and, when he had prayed, laid his hands on him, and healed him.

Mark 7:32

And they bring to him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech, and beseech him to lay his hand upon him.

Mark 16:18

they will take 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

And he could not do any miracle there, except that he laid his hand upon a few sick persons, and cured them.

More verses: Luke 4:40

hands » Laying on of » In consecration of offerings

hands » Taken » Washed

Matthew 27:24

And when Pilate saw that it availed nothing, but that rather a tumult was arising, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of this blood; see ye to it.

hands » Laying on of » In blessing

Matthew 19:15

And he laid his hands on 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

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

hands » Taken » The demoniac's, by jesus

Mark 9:27

But Jesus, taking hold of his hand, raised him, and he stood up.

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

Acts 3:7

And grasping him by the right hand, he raised him up; and immediately his feet and ankles 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

And the angel whom I saw 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

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

hands » Operations of, mentioned » Writing

Galatians 6:11

See in what large letters I have written 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

whom they set before the apostles; and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.

hands » Distinguished as » The left

Acts 21:3

And having come in sight of Cyprus, we passed it on the left, and sailed to Syria, and landed at Tyre; for there 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 beckoning to them with his hand to be silent, he related how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go and tell these things to James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went to another place.

hands » Operations of, mentioned » Feeling

1 John 1:1

That which was from the beginning, that which we have heard, that which we have seen with our eyes, that which we looked upon, and our hands handled, 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 ye will see the Son of man sitting 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 the Jews, unless they wash their hands often, do not eat, holding fast the tradition of the elders;

Matthew 15:2

Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders? for they wash not their hands when they eat bread.

hands » Operations of, mentioned » Striking

Mark 14:65

And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face and buffet him, and say to him, Prophesy! And the officers, with blows, took him in charge.

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 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

and when they knew 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

Let us then, leaving the first principles of the doctrine of Christ, press on to perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, of the doctrine of baptisms, and of the laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of everlasting judgment.

hands » The jews eat with

Matthew 26:23

And he answering said, He that hath dipped his hand with me in the dish, he will betray me.

hands » God strengthens

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

Matthew 5:30

And if thy right hand cause thee to offend, cut it off, and cast it from thee; for it is better for thee that one of thy members should perish, than that thy whole body should go away 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 grasping him by the right hand, he raised him up; and immediately his feet and ankles received strength.

hands » God makes impotent

Murder » Defiles the » hands

Topics on Hands

Angels Hands

Luke 4:11

and in their hands they will bear thee up, that thou mayst not dash thy foot against a stone."

Christ's Hands

Matthew 14:31

And Jesus immediately stretched out his hand, and took hold of him, and said to him, Thou of little faith, why didst thou doubt?

Cutting Off Hands And Feet

Matthew 5:30

And if thy right hand cause thee to offend, cut it off, and cast it from thee; for it is better for thee that one of thy members should perish, than that thy whole body should go away into hell.

Diseased Hands

Matthew 12:10

And, lo! there was a man having a withered hand. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath? that they might accuse him.

God's Hands In Opposition

Acts 13:11

And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou wilt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and darkness; and going about he sought to find some who would lead him by the hand.

God's Hands On People

Luke 1:66

And all that 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 concerning Israel he saith, "All the day long I have stretched out my hands to a disobedient and rebellious 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 cometh to the disciples, and saith to them, Sleep on, and take your rest! Lo! the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is delivered up into the hands of sinners.

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