LIFT/ED HANDS
Biblical dream symbol meaning
How lift/ed hands appeared in your dream
Hands raised high in a sacred space with light descending — Worship, sacrifice, and devotion to God; offering yourself completely to Him
Leviticus 9:22Psalm 63:4
Hand raised solemnly while speaking a binding promise or vow — Making an oath or covenant; a solemn commitment or declaration before God
Genesis 14:22Deuteronomy 32:40Psalm 106:26Isaiah 49:22Ezekiel 20:4-6, 15Ezekiel 44:12Revelation 10:5-6
Arms raised upward in vulnerability with eyes closed — Surrender to God's will; releasing control and trusting in His sovereignty
Ezekiel 20:4-6
Hands lifted in prayer with words or intercession rising upward — Prayer and supplication; calling out to God for help, guidance, or intercession
Psalm 28:2Lamentations 2:19Lamentations 3:411 Timothy 2:8
Hands extended in blessing over people or a gathered group — Pronouncing blessings, grace, or spiritual favor upon others
Leviticus 9:22Luke 24:50
Weak or drooping hands being strengthened or lifted up — Encouragement, strength renewed, and divine support in weakness
Hebrews 12:12
Possible biblical meanings
Worship or sacrifice (Leviticus 9:22; Psalm 141:2)·Making an oath (Genesis 14:22; Deuteronomy 32:40; Psalm 106:26; Isaiah 49:22; Ezekiel 20:4-6, 15; Ezekiel 44:12; Revelation 10:5-6)·Surrender (Universal signal of surrender)·Pronouncing a blessing (Leviticus 9:22; Psalm 63:4; Luke 24:50)·Opposition or rebellion (Numbers 16:3; 1 Samuel 15:23)·A claim to not have the means to help (Job 31:21)·Prayer (Psalm 28:2; Lamentations 2:19; Lamentations 3:41; 1 Timothy 2:8)·Resurrection (Acts 9:41)·Encouragement (Hebrews 12:12)·Helping with a burden (Matthew 23:4b)
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