HANDS
Biblical dream symbol meaning
How hands appeared in your dream
Strong hands grasping or controlling animals and creatures — God's authority over creation entrusted to you; dominion and power over earthly creatures
Genesis 9:2
Open hands reaching out to help or serve another person — Personal service, taking action on behalf of someone else; means of expressing strength through help
Genesis 9:2
Hands actively working, building, or performing a task — A person in action; the means through which one accomplishes work and purpose
Genesis 9:2
Raised hands glowing or radiating with authority and power — Power and strength being exercised; dominion and control granted by God
Genesis 9:2
Dreaming of God's hand heavy upon a city or people, bringing panic or dread — Divine judgment or discipline being exercised; God's weighty presence bringing correction or consequence for sin; a warning of serious spiritual accountability
1 Samuel 5:11
Seeing yourself or others held securely in the Father's hand, unable to be snatched away — Divine protection and eternal security; belonging to God with absolute safety; the unchangeable grip of God's sovereign care over His own
John 10:29
Dreaming of stretching out your hand to heal or perform miraculous signs — Faith in action to minister healing and miracles; extending God's supernatural power through obedience; being an instrument for divine intervention in Jesus' name
Acts 4:30
Seeing the Lord delivering someone into your hands but refusing to harm them — Exercising restraint and righteousness when given power over others; honoring God's anointing even when opportunity for vengeance exists; reward for faithfulness and mercy
1 Samuel 26:23
Dreaming of sitting at God's right hand while enemies become a footstool — Position of ultimate authority and victory; exaltation to honor beside God; complete triumph over all opposition through divine favor
Psalm 110:1
Seeing hands laid upon you by elders or spiritual leaders, receiving impartation — Spiritual gifts being transferred or activated; ordination and commissioning for ministry; divine calling being confirmed through prophetic blessing and authority
1 Timothy 4:142 Timothy 1:6
Dreaming of crossing your hands when blessing others, placing them in unexpected order — God's sovereign choice overriding natural order or human expectation; prophetic blessing that reverses traditional hierarchy; divine wisdom directing spiritual inheritance
Genesis 48:14
Seeing clapping hands in a dream — Expression of joy and worship; celebration in God's presence; gladness and approval
Dreaming of a clenched fist or fighting with fists — Pride in one's own strength; reliance on human power rather than God; aggressive self-sufficiency
Seeing hands covering the face in a dream — Anger being restrained; guilt or shame being experienced; hiding from exposure or conviction
Dreaming of washing your hands ceremonially — Declaring innocence in a matter; dissociating yourself from guilt or wrongdoing; refusing responsibility or complicity
Seeing trembling hands in a dream — Fear or anxiety present; spirit of fear operating; or reverent awe at God's overwhelming presence
Possible biblical meanings
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