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Hand:
Called by Galen "the instrument of instruments." It is the symbol of human action (Psa 9:16; Job 9:30; Isa 1:15; 1Ti 2:8). Washing the hands was a symbol of innocence (Psa 26:6; 73:13; Mat 27:24), also of sanctification (1Cr 6:11; Isa 51:16; Psa 24:3,4). In Psa 77:2 the correct rendering is, as in the Revised Version, "My hand was stretched out," etc., instead of, as in the Authorized Version, "My sore ran in the night," etc.
The right hand denoted the south, and the left the north (Job 23:9; 1Sa 23:19). To give the right hand was a pledge of fidelity (2Ki 10:15; Ezr 10:19); also of submission to the victors (Eze 17:18; Jer 50:15). The right hand was lifted up in taking an oath (Gen 14:22, etc.). The hand is frequently mentioned, particularly the right hand, as a symbol of power and strength (Psa 60:5; Isa 28:2). To kiss the hand is an act of homage (1Ki 19:18; Job 31:27), and to pour water on one's hands is to serve him (2Ki 3:11). The hand of God is the symbol of his power; its being upon one denotes favour (Ezr 7:6,28; Isa 1:25; Luk 1:66, etc.) or punishment (Exd 9:3; Jdg 2:15; Act 13:11, etc.). A position at the right hand was regarded as the chief place of honour and power (Psa 45:9; 80:17; 110:1; Mat 26:64).
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