Topical Encyclopedia In the biblical context, the hands are often depicted as instruments of action, communication, and expression. Among their various operations, the sense of feeling is a significant function that is both literal and metaphorical in Scripture. The hands' ability to feel is not only a physical attribute but also a symbolic representation of discernment, compassion, and connection.Physical Feeling: The hands' capacity to feel is first and foremost a physical function. This is evident in the tactile interactions described in the Bible, where touch is a means of identification and recognition. For instance, in Genesis 27:22, Isaac relies on the sense of touch to identify his son: "So Jacob went near to his father Isaac, who felt him and said, 'The voice is the voice of Jacob, but the hands are the hands of Esau.'" Here, the hands' ability to feel is crucial in the narrative of blessing and inheritance. Metaphorical Feeling: Beyond the physical, the hands' sense of feeling is often used metaphorically to convey deeper spiritual truths. In the New Testament, the laying on of hands is a practice that signifies the transmission of blessing, healing, and the Holy Spirit. This act involves a profound sense of spiritual feeling and discernment. In Acts 8:17, it is recorded, "Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit." The hands, in this context, are conduits of divine power and presence, emphasizing the spiritual sensitivity and feeling involved in the act. Compassion and Connection: The hands' ability to feel is also emblematic of compassion and human connection. Jesus' ministry is replete with instances where His touch brings healing and restoration, underscoring the compassionate feeling conveyed through His hands. In Mark 1:41, it is written, "Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man. 'I am willing,' He said, 'Be clean!'" The hands here are instruments of divine compassion, illustrating the profound connection between physical touch and emotional feeling. Discernment and Judgment: In a broader sense, the hands' feeling is associated with discernment and judgment. The biblical imagery of weighing and measuring often involves the hands, symbolizing the careful and deliberate process of evaluation. In Daniel 5:27, the writing on the wall declares, "TEKEL: You have been weighed on the scales and found wanting." The hands' role in feeling and measuring reflects the divine judgment and discernment that God exercises over His creation. In summary, the operations of the hands, particularly in the context of feeling, are multifaceted in the Bible. They encompass physical touch, spiritual discernment, compassionate connection, and divine judgment, each reflecting the profound significance of the hands in the biblical narrative. 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Resources Did Jesus mean we should literally pluck out our eyes and cut off our hands in Matthew 5:29-30 and 18:8-9? | GotQuestions.orgThe Hands and Feet of Jesus ' and the Mouth! | GotQuestions.org How could the laws of God be written on doorframes, gates, and foreheads? | GotQuestions.org Hands: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics The Hands of the Wicked, Described as Bloody The Hands of the Wicked, Described as Ensnaring to Themselves The Hands of the Wicked, Described as Mischievous The Hands of the Wicked, Described as Slothful The Hands of the Wicked, Described as Violent The Hands were Lifted up in Blessing The Hands were Lifted up in Praise The Hands were Lifted up in Prayer The Hands were Lifted up in Taking an Oath The Hands were Washed in Token of Innocency The Hands were Washed: After Touching an Unclean Person The Hands were Washed: Before Eating The Hands: (Cutting off) of Extreme Self-Denial The Hands: (Lifted up Against Another) of Rebellion The Hands: (Opened) Liberality The Hands: (Shut) Illiberality The Hands: Clapped Together in Joy The Hands: Criminals often: Bound By The Hands: Criminals often: Deprived of The Hands: Criminals often: Hung By The Hands: Criminals often: Mutilated In The Hands: Custom of Domestics Pouring Water Upon, Alluded To The Hands: Distinguished as The Left The Hands: Distinguished as The Right The Hands: Imposition of, a First Principle of the Doctrine of Christ The Hands: Imposition of, Used in Blessing The Hands: Imposition of, Used in Conferring Civil Power The Hands: Imposition of, Used in Imparting the Gifts of the Holy Spirit The Hands: Imposition of, Used in Ordaining Ministers The Hands: Imposition of, Used in Setting Apart the Levites The Hands: Imposition of, Used in Transferring Guilt of Sacrifices The Hands: Kissed in Idolatrous Worship The Hands: Many Alike Expert With Both The Hands: Many had More Command of the Left The Hands: Necessary Members of the Body The Hands: Often Spread out in Prayer The Hands: Operations of, Mentioned: Feeling The Hands: Operations of, Mentioned: Holding The Hands: Operations of, Mentioned: Making Signs The Hands: Operations of, Mentioned: Striking The Hands: Operations of, Mentioned: Taking The Hands: Operations of, Mentioned: Working The Hands: Operations of, Mentioned: Writing The Hands: Parts of, Mentioned: The Fingers The Hands: Parts of, Mentioned: The Palm The Hands: Parts of, Mentioned: The Thumb The Hands: Placed Under the Thigh of a Person to Whom an Oath Was Made The Hands: Right Hand of Strength and Power The Hands: Right Hand: (Full of Bribes) of Corruption The Hands: Right Hand: (Full of Falsehood) of Deceitfulness The Hands: Right Hand: (Holding By) of Support The Hands: Right Hand: (Standing At) Protection The Hands: Right Hand: (Withdrawn) Support Withheld The Hands: Saints Blessed in the Work of The Hands: Servants Directed by Movements of The Hands: should be Employed in Acts of Benevolence The Hands: should be Employed in God's Service The Hands: should be Employed: Industriously The Hands: Smitten Together in Extreme Anger The Hands: Stretched out in Derision The Hands: Suretiship Entered Into by Striking The Hands: The Jews Carried a Staff In, when Walking The Hands: The Right Hand of Healed Leper Touched With Blood of his Sacrifice The Hands: The Right Hand of Healed Leper Touched With Oil The Hands: The Right Hand of Priests Touched With Blood of Consecration-Ram The Hands: The Right Hand used in Embracing The Hands: The Right Hand: Given in Token of Friendship The Hands: The Right Hand: Place of Honor The Hands: The Right Hand: Place of Power The Hands: The Right Hand: Signet Worn On The Hands: The Right Hand: Sworn By The Hands: The Right Hand: The Accuser Stood At, of the Accused The Hands: The Wicked Recompensed for the Work of The Hands: Treaties Made by Joining Related Terms The-not-beloved (1 Occurrence) Kir'iath-je'arim (18 Occurrences) Kirjathjearim (17 Occurrences) Vine-dressers (18 Occurrences) Kirjath-jearim (17 Occurrences) Kibroth-hattaavah (5 Occurrences) |
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