HANDS. Laying on of hands, Heb. 6:2; in consecration, Gen. 48:14; Ex. 29:10,15,19; Lev. 1:4; 3:2,8,13; 4:15,24,33; 16:21; in ordaining the Levites, Num. 8:10,11; Joshua, Num. 27:18-23; Deut. 34:9; Timothy, 1 Tim. 4:14; 2 Tim. 1:6; in healing, Mark 6:5; 7:32; 16:18; Luke 4:40; Acts 28:8; in blessing children, Matt. 19:13; Mark 10:16; in solemnizing testimony, Lev. 24:14. Lifted up in benediction, Lev. 9:22; Luke 24:50; in prayer, see Prayer, Attitudes in. Ceremonial washing of, Matt. 15:2; Mark 7:2-5. See Clean; Washing. Symbolical of righteousness, Job 17:9. Washing of, a symbol of innocence, Deut. 21:6; Matt. 27:24. Clasping of, in token of contract, Ezra 10:19; Prov. 6:1; 17:18; Lam. 5:6; Ezek. 17:18; of friendship, 2 Kin. 10:15; Job 17:3. Right hand lifted up in swearing, Gen. 14:22; Psa. 106:26; Isa. 62:8; symbol of power, Isa. 23:11; 41:10; place of honor, Psa. 45:9; 80:17.

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