33 Bible Verses about Hands

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Matthew 19:15

And when he had laid his hands upon them, he departed thence.

Acts 6:6

whom they presented before the apostles: and having prayed, they laid their hands upon them.

Mark 6:5

And he could not do there any miracle, except that laying his hands on a few sick persons he cured them.

Mark 7:32

And they bring him a deaf man, who could scarcely articulate; and they entreat him to put his hand upon him.

Luke 4:40

So when the sun was set, all who had any indisposed with various diseases, brought them to him; and laying his hands severally on each of them, he cured them.

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Aaron » supports » moses » hands

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

Acts 6:6

whom they presented before the apostles: and having prayed, they 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

And it so happened that the father of Publius was then confined to his bed with an attack of fever and dysentery: unto whom Paul went in, and after praying, laid his hands upon him, and healed him.

Mark 7:32

And they bring him a deaf man, who could scarcely articulate; and they entreat him to put his hand upon him.

Mark 16:18

they shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly potion, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover health.

Mark 6:5

And he could not do there any miracle, except that laying his hands on a few sick persons he cured them.

More verses: Luke 4:40

hands » Laying on of » In consecration of offerings

hands » Taken » Washed

Matthew 27:24

When Pilate saw that it was of no use to contend, but that rather a tumult was rising, he took water, and washed his hands before the people, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this righteous man: ye must answer for it.

hands » Laying on of » In blessing

Matthew 19:15

And when he had laid his hands upon them, he 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

Then he gave her his hand, and raised her up; and calling in the saints and the widows, presented her to them alive.

hands » Taken » The demoniac's, by jesus

Mark 9:27

But Jesus taking him by the hand, raised 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 ancles were restored to 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 which I saw standing upon the sea and upon the land lifted up his hand towards 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 held in his hand a little book open; and he placed his right foot on the sea, and his left on the land,

hands » Operations of, mentioned » Writing

Galatians 6:11

Ye see in how many words I have written unto 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 presented before the apostles: and having prayed, they laid their hands upon them.

hands » Distinguished as » The left

Acts 21:3

and coming in sight of Cyprus, and leaving it on the left, we sailed unto Syria, and landed at Tyre; for there the ship was to discharge 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

Then beckoning with the hand that they should be silent, he informed them in what manner the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Tell James and the brethren these things. And departing thence he went into another place.

hands » Operations of, mentioned » Feeling

1 John 1:1

THAT which was from the beginning, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have gazed upon, and our hands have handled of the word of life;

hands » Right hand, illustrative » Of strength and power

hands » The right hand » Place of power

Mark 14:62

Then said Jesus, I am. And ye shall see the Son of man sitting at 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 to the wrist, eat not, holding 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 upon him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say to him, Prophesy: and the servants slapped him on the face with their hands.

John 19:3

and said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they gave him slaps on the face with their hands.

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

Acts 8:17

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

hands » Necessary members of the body

1 Corinthians 12:21

Nor can the eye say to the hand, I have no need of thee: or 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 which was bestowed on me, James and Cephas and John, who appeared to be the pillars [of the church], gave unto me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, that we should go unto the Gentiles, and they to the circumcision:

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

Hebrews 6:1-2

WHEREFORE, desisting from initiatory discourse respecting Christ, let us advance towards perfection; not again laying a foundation of repentance from dead works, and faith in God, of the doctrine of ablutions, and of imposition of hands, and of the resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

hands » The jews eat with

Matthew 26:23

But he answering said, He that dippeth his hand with me into the dish, that man shall betray me.

hands » God strengthens

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

Matthew 5:30

And if thy right hand leads thee to offend, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is highly thy interest that one of thy members should be destroyed, and not that thy whole body should be cast 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 ancles were restored to strength.

hands » God makes impotent

Murder » Defiles the » hands

Topics on Hands

Angels Hands

Luke 4:11

and that in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone."

Christ's Hands

Matthew 14:31

Then immediately Jesus stretching out his hand, laid hold on him, and said to him, O thou of little faith, wherefore dost thou doubt?

Cutting Off Hands And Feet

Matthew 5:30

And if thy right hand leads thee to offend, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is highly thy interest that one of thy members should be destroyed, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.

Diseased Hands

Matthew 12:10

and, behold a man was there who had a withered hand. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on sabbath days? 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 shalt be blind, seeing the sun no more for a season. And instantly there fell on him a thick mist and darkness; and groping about he sought some 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, Well! what a child will this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him.

God's Hands Stretched Out

Romans 10:21

But unto Israel he saith, "All the day long have I stretched out my hands unto a people disobedient and contradicting."

Laying On Hands For The Holy Spirit

Acts 8:17-19

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

To Be Given Into One's Hands

Matthew 26:45

Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Do ye still sleep on, and repose yourselves? lo! the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

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