Topical Encyclopedia In biblical times, the binding of hands was a common practice used to restrain criminals and captives. This act of binding symbolized the loss of freedom and the imposition of control by an authority figure. The binding of hands is mentioned in several instances throughout the Scriptures, illustrating both literal and metaphorical implications.One of the earliest references to the binding of hands is found in the account of Samson. After being betrayed by Delilah, Samson's strength was subdued, and he was captured by the Philistines. Judges 16:21 states, "Then the Philistines seized him, gouged out his eyes, and brought him down to Gaza, where they bound him with bronze shackles, and he was forced to grind grain in the prison." Here, the binding of Samson's hands with bronze shackles signifies his transition from a powerful judge of Israel to a prisoner under Philistine control. The binding of hands is also evident in the New Testament, particularly in the arrest and trial of Jesus Christ. In Matthew 27:2 , it is recorded, "And they bound Him, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate the governor." The binding of Jesus' hands was a physical manifestation of His submission to the will of the Father, as He willingly endured suffering for the redemption of humanity. Similarly, the Apostle Paul experienced the binding of hands during his missionary journeys. In Acts 21:33 , it is written, "The commander came up and arrested him, and ordered that he be bound with two chains. Then he asked who he was and what he had done." Paul's binding was a result of his bold proclamation of the Gospel, which often led to opposition and imprisonment. The act of binding hands is not only a physical restraint but also carries a deeper spiritual symbolism. It represents the bondage of sin and the need for divine intervention to break free from its chains. In Romans 6:6 , Paul writes, "We know that our old self was crucified with Him so that the body of sin might be rendered powerless, that we should no longer be slaves to sin." Through Christ's sacrifice, believers are liberated from the bondage of sin, symbolically unbinding their hands and granting them freedom in Christ. Throughout Scripture, the binding of hands serves as a powerful reminder of the consequences of sin, the reality of human captivity, and the hope of redemption through Jesus Christ. It underscores the transformative power of God's grace, which alone can release individuals from the chains of sin and restore them to a life of righteousness and freedom. Torrey's Topical Textbook Matthew 22:13Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 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