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HANDS

Biblical dream symbol meaning

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How hands appeared in your dream

Strong hands grasping or controlling animals and creaturesGod's authority over creation entrusted to you; dominion and power over earthly creatures

Open hands reaching out to help or serve another personPersonal service, taking action on behalf of someone else; means of expressing strength through help

Hands actively working, building, or performing a taskA person in action; the means through which one accomplishes work and purpose

Raised hands glowing or radiating with authority and powerPower and strength being exercised; dominion and control granted by God

Dreaming of God's hand heavy upon a city or people, bringing panic or dreadDivine judgment or discipline being exercised; God's weighty presence bringing correction or consequence for sin; a warning of serious spiritual accountability

Seeing yourself or others held securely in the Father's hand, unable to be snatched awayDivine protection and eternal security; belonging to God with absolute safety; the unchangeable grip of God's sovereign care over His own

Dreaming of stretching out your hand to heal or perform miraculous signsFaith in action to minister healing and miracles; extending God's supernatural power through obedience; being an instrument for divine intervention in Jesus' name

Seeing the Lord delivering someone into your hands but refusing to harm themExercising restraint and righteousness when given power over others; honoring God's anointing even when opportunity for vengeance exists; reward for faithfulness and mercy

Dreaming of sitting at God's right hand while enemies become a footstoolPosition of ultimate authority and victory; exaltation to honor beside God; complete triumph over all opposition through divine favor

Seeing hands laid upon you by elders or spiritual leaders, receiving impartationSpiritual gifts being transferred or activated; ordination and commissioning for ministry; divine calling being confirmed through prophetic blessing and authority

Dreaming of crossing your hands when blessing others, placing them in unexpected orderGod's sovereign choice overriding natural order or human expectation; prophetic blessing that reverses traditional hierarchy; divine wisdom directing spiritual inheritance

Seeing clapping hands in a dreamExpression of joy and worship; celebration in God's presence; gladness and approval

Dreaming of a clenched fist or fighting with fistsPride in one's own strength; reliance on human power rather than God; aggressive self-sufficiency

Seeing hands covering the face in a dreamAnger being restrained; guilt or shame being experienced; hiding from exposure or conviction

Dreaming of washing your hands ceremoniallyDeclaring innocence in a matter; dissociating yourself from guilt or wrongdoing; refusing responsibility or complicity

Seeing trembling hands in a dreamFear or anxiety present; spirit of fear operating; or reverent awe at God's overwhelming presence

Possible biblical meanings

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