What Does The Bible Say About?

Raising Hands

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Exodus 17:11

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As long as Moses held up his hands, Israel prevailed; but when he lowered them, Amalek prevailed.

Psalm 28:2

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Hear my cry for mercy when I call to You for help, when I lift up my hands toward Your holy sanctuary.

Nehemiah 8:6

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Then Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God, and with their hands uplifted, all the people said, “Amen, Amen!” Then they bowed down and worshiped the LORD with their faces to the ground.

1 Kings 8:54

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Now when Solomon had finished praying this entire prayer and petition to the LORD, he got up before the altar of the LORD, where he had been kneeling with his hands spread out toward heaven.

1 Timothy 2:8-10

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Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or dissension. Likewise, I want the women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty, and with self-control, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.

Lamentations 2:19

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Arise, cry out in the night from the first watch of the night. Pour out your heart like water in the presence of the Lord. Lift up your hands to Him for the lives of your children who are fainting from hunger on the corner of every street.

Psalm 119:48

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I lift up my hands to Your commandments, which I love, and I meditate on Your statutes.

1 Kings 8:22

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Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven,

Psalm 134:2

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Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD!

Ezra 9:5

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At the evening offering, I got up from my humiliation with my tunic and cloak torn, and I fell on my knees, spread out my hands to the LORD my God,

Luke 24:50

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When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them.

1 Timothy 2:8

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Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or dissension.

Deuteronomy 32:40

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For I lift up My hand to heaven and declare: As surely as I live forever,

1 Kings 8:38

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then may whatever prayer or petition Your people Israel make—each knowing his own afflictions and spreading out his hands toward this temple—

Psalm 63:4

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So I will bless You as long as I live; in Your name I will lift my hands.

2 Chronicles 6:12-13

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Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the whole assembly of Israel and spread out his hands. Now Solomon had made a bronze platform five cubits long, five cubits wide, and three cubits high, and had placed it in the middle of the courtyard. He stood on it, knelt down before the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven,

Psalm 141:2

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May my prayer be set before You like incense, my uplifted hands like the evening offering.

Proverbs 22:6

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Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

Isaiah 1:15

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When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood.

Leviticus 9:22

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Aaron lifted up his hands toward the people and blessed them. And having made the sin offering, the burnt offering, and the peace offering, he stepped down.

Psalm 47:1

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For the choirmaster. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout unto God with a voice of triumph.

Psalm 90:17

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May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish for us the work of our hands—yes, establish the work of our hands!

1 Timothy 4:14

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Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders.

Lamentations 3:41

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Let us lift up our hearts and hands to God in heaven:

Colossians 2:1-23

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For I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me face to face, that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. I say this so that no one will deceive you by smooth rhetoric. For although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I delight to see your orderly condition and firm faith in Christ. . . .

John 3:16

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For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Luke 1:37

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For no word from God will ever fail.”

Mark 10:16

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And He took the children in His arms, placed His hands on them, and blessed them.

Philippians 4:13

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I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

Proverbs 1:8-9

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Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother. For they are a garland of grace on your head and a pendant around your neck.

Proverbs 13:24

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He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently.

Psalm 127:3-5

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Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. He will not be put to shame when he confronts the enemies at the gate.

Psalm 26:6

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I wash my hands in innocence that I may go about Your altar, O LORD,

2 Timothy 1:6

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For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

Colossians 3:1-25

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Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry. . . .

Colossians 3:23

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Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men,

Exodus 17:12

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When Moses’ hands grew heavy, they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. Then Aaron and Hur held his hands up, one on each side, so that his hands remained steady until the sun went down.

John 15:12

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This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.

Luke 4:40

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At sunset, all who were ill with various diseases were brought to Jesus, and laying His hands on each one, He healed them.

Matthew 7:12

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In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets.

Proverbs 22:15

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Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.

Proverbs 29:15

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A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

Proverbs 29:17

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Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.

Romans 1:16

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I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek.

1 John 4:8

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Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.

1 Peter 5:7

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Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

2 Timothy 1:7

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For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

Acts 17:25

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Nor is He served by human hands, as if He needed anything, because He Himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.

Colossians 1:1-29

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Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard about your faith in Christ Jesus and your love for all the saints— the faith and love proceeding from the hope stored up for you in heaven, of which you have already heard in the word of truth, the gospel . . .

Ephesians 6:4

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Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

Galatians 2:20

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I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.

Hebrews 11:1

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Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.

Isaiah 41:10

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Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness.

John 13:7

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Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.”

John 14:27

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Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.

John 15:13

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Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

John 16:33

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I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”

Matthew 11:28

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Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 22:37

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Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’

Matthew 5:16

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In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Matthew 6:33

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But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

Philippians 4:6

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Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Proverbs 31:25

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Strength and honor are her clothing, and she can laugh at the days to come.

Romans 8:18

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I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.

Romans 8:31

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What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

1 Corinthians 13:4-7

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Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

1 Timothy 5:8

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If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

Acts 2:38

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Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Colossians 4:1-18

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Masters, supply your slaves with what is right and fair, since you know that you also have a Master in heaven. Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful, as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may declare it clearly, as I should. Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time. . . .

Deuteronomy 6:6-9

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These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as reminders on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorposts of your houses and on your gates.

Ephesians 3:20

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Now to Him who is able to do so much more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,

Ephesians 6:1-4

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Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise), “that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.” Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

Galatians 6:7

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Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return.

James 2:26

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As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.

John 10:10

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The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness.

John 14:6

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Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

John 8:12

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Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”

John 8:32

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Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

Luke 6:27

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But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

Matthew 19:26

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Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

Matthew 22:39

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And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’

Matthew 5:13

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You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its savor, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.

Matthew 6:34

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Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.

Philippians 4:8

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Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.

Proverbs 23:13-14

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Do not withhold discipline from a child; although you strike him with a rod, he will not die. Strike him with a rod, and you will deliver his soul from Sheol.

Revelation 1:1-20

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This is the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants what must soon come to pass. He made it known by sending His angel to His servant John, who testifies to everything he saw. This is the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear and obey what is written in it, because the time is near. John, To the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace to you from Him who is and was and is to come, and from the seven Spirits before His throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood, . . .

Romans 12:2

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Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Romans 5:8

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But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Colossians 3:21

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Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become discouraged.

Genesis 14:22

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But Abram replied to the king of Sodom, “I have raised my hand to the LORD God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,

Habakkuk 3:10

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The mountains saw You and quaked; torrents of water swept by. The deep roared with its voice and lifted its hands on high.

Isaiah 55:12

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You will indeed go out with joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.

Revelation 3:20

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Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me.

2 Timothy 1:5

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I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.

2 Timothy 3:16

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All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

2 Timothy 3:16-17

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All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.

Ephesians 5:1

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Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children,

Ephesians 6:1-3

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Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise), “that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.”

Galatians 5:22

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But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Hebrews 12:11

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No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it.

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