Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Clapping Hands?
14 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Clapping Hands in the Bible
What does the Bible say about clapping hands? Browse 17 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Clapping Hands
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- 2Job 34:37
“For he addeth rebellion unto his sin, he clappeth his hands among us, and multiplieth his words against God.”
KJV - 3Psalms 47:1
“To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph. for: or, of”
KJV - 4
- 5Psalms 134:2
“Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the LORD. the sanctuary: or, holiness”
KJV - 6Psalms 141:2
“Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. set: Heb. directed”
KJV - 7Psalms 149:3
“Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. in: or, with the pipe”
KJV - 8Psalms 150:1
“Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. Praise ye: Heb. Hallelujah”
KJV - 9Isaiah 45:1
“Thus saith the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut; have: or, strengthened”
KJV - 10Isaiah 55:12
“For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.”
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Subtopics of Clapping Hands
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Clapping Hands? (13 Verses)
“Men shall clap their hands at him, and shall hiss him out of his place.”
“For he addeth rebellion unto his sin, he clappeth his hands among us, and multiplieth his words against God.”
“To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph. for: or, of”
“Let the floods clap their hands: let the hills be joyful together”
“Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the LORD. the sanctuary: or, holiness”
“Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. set: Heb. directed”
“Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. in: or, with the pipe”
“Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. Praise ye: Heb. Hallelujah”
“Thus saith the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut; have: or, strengthened”
“For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.”
“All that pass by clap their hands at thee; they hiss and wag their head at the daughter of Jerusalem, saying, Is this the city that men call The perfection of beauty, The joy of the whole earth? by: Heb. by the way”
“For thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou hast clapped thine hands, and stamped with the feet, and rejoiced in heart with all thy despite against the land of Israel; hands: Heb. hand feet: Heb. foot heart: Heb. soul”
“There is no healing of thy bruise; thy wound is grievous: all that hear the bruit of thee shall clap the hands over thee: for upon whom hath not thy wickedness passed continually? healing: Heb. wrinkling”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Clapping Hands? (1 Verses)
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Clapping Hands
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about clapping hands. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about clapping hands and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about clapping hands is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on clapping hands needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about clapping hands with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about clapping hands, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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