
Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Hands?
11 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Hands in the Bible
What does the Bible say about hands? Browse 12 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Hands
- 1Exodus 17:11
“And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed.”
KJV - 2Psalms 28:2
“Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee, when I lift up my hands toward thy holy oracle. thy: or, the oracle of thy sanctuary”
KJV - 3Psalms 90:17
“And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.”
KJV - 4Psalms 134:2
“Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the LORD. the sanctuary: or, holiness”
KJV - 5Proverbs 31:20
“She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. She: Heb. She spreadeth”
KJV - 6Ecclesiastes 9:10
“Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.”
KJV - 7Isaiah 41:10
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
KJV - 8Isaiah 41:13
“For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.”
KJV - 9Isaiah 49:16
“Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.”
KJV - 10Luke 24:50
“And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Hands? (9 Verses)
“And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed.”
“Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee, when I lift up my hands toward thy holy oracle. thy: or, the oracle of thy sanctuary”
“And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.”
“Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the LORD. the sanctuary: or, holiness”
“She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. She: Heb. She spreadeth”
“Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.”
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
“For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.”
“Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Hands? (2 Verses)
“And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.”
“Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;”
How to Study What the Bible Says About 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 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 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 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 hands needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about 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 hands, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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