Lifting up of hands

A human gesture which can be a sign of worship and adoration or indicate the swearing of a solemn oath. God is portrayed as raising his hands as a sign of authority over his creation.

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God’s uplifted hand God’s uplifted hand signifies his power Ps 118:16 See also Ex 24:11; Ps 89:13; Is 9:12; Is 9:17; Is 9:21; Is 26:11 God’s uplifted hand signifies his judgment Is 5:25 See also 1 Sa 6:3; 1 Sa 6:5; Is 19:16; Mic 5:9; Zec 2:9 Hands uplifted for swearing oaths Oaths taken by God Eze 20:5…