2 Chronicles 15:7 Be you strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded. In the Bible, the human hand is often used as a figure to express actions of life. As a symbol, Elisha poured water over the hands of Elijah; meaning that he would henceforth be his servant, and minister unto him in deeds of kindness. The reason why the hand represents so many things is because of its manifold uses. What firmness in its grasp, and what delicacy in its touch! It can forge an anchor or make a needle; fell a tree or feel to read the Bible; and do a thousand things which would seem very wonderful if they were not so familiar. "Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak." I. THAT MAN WILL HAVE STRONG HANDS WHO REGULARLY LIFTS THEM UP IN PRAYER. If you lift up your hands in prayer as the apostles did, you shall have strength to do great deeds for God. II. LET YOUR HANDS BE STRONG IN CLEAVING TO THE CROSS OF CHRIST. (W. Birch.) Parallel Verses KJV: Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded.WEB: But you be strong, and don't let your hands be slack; for your work shall be rewarded." |
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