What does the hand symbolize in the Bible?

The hand represents divine approval, and specifically acceptance of his sacrifice, and possibly also the storm mentioned in the gospels. The hand may be seen in the Ascension of Christ, sometimes, as in the Drogo Sacramentary, reaching down and clasping that of Christ, as though to pull him up into the clouds.

What does it mean to be cut off in the Bible?

According to Richard C. Steiner, the phrase “to be cut off from one’s people” is an antonym for “to be gathered to one’s people” (e.g. Genesis 25:8), and thus kareth in the Bible means to be deprived of the afterlife. The Book of Numbers states that anyone who sins deliberately or high-handedly receives kareth.

What does the Bible say about finger prints?

Scripture teaches, concerning all people, that God created them before the beginning of the world in and for His eternal plan (Romans 9:22-24, NIV84). My deeply rooted joy and solace is that He has imprinted me along with all the other imprints of his people.

What does clapping your hands mean in the Bible?

Occurrences of the clapping of hands in the Scriptures pose the issue of its place in the worship service of the church. Clapping of hands in the Temple is only to exalt God as King. It was used in recognition of Him as the Sovereign Lord, the Ruler of the Universe, and the Savior.

Does the Bible say An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth?

The passage in Leviticus states, “And a man who injures his countryman – as he has done, so it shall be done to him [namely,] fracture under/for fracture, eye under/for eye, tooth under/for tooth. Just as another person has received injury from him, so it will be given to him.” (Lev. 24:19–21).

What did Jesus mean when he said cut off your hand?

For a discussion of the radicalism of these verses see Matthew 5:29. Jesus had stated that looking at a woman in lust is equal to the act of adultery itself and in this verse he recommends cutting off one’s hand to prevent sinning.