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RIGHT HAND

The term “right hand” (Heb. yāmîn) often refers to one’s literal right hand (Ezek. 39:3; Jon. 4:11). However, it is also symbolic of authority and power: the signet ring was worn on the royal right hand (Jer. 22:24), the elder son received the greater blessing via the right hand (Gen. 48:14, 17), and the position of honor was at one’s right hand (Ps. 110:1, 5; cf. Mark 14:62; Col. 3:1). If one was dishonest, the right hand was said to be false (Ps. 144:8, 11).

The right hand of God performs acts of deliverance (Exod. 15:6), victory (Ps. 20:6[MT 7]), and might (Isa. 62:8). Defeat is seen as the inactivity or withdrawal of God’s right hand (Ps. 74:11; Lam. 2:3). The right hand of God gives support (Ps. 18:35[36]) and blessings (16:11).

As an adjective yāmîn can refer to the right eye (Zech. 11:17) or thigh (Judg. 3:16) or simply to the right side (Deut. 17:11; Josh. 1:7; Ezek. 1:10). Additionally, it refers to the direction “south,” since the right hand of one facing east would be to the south (2 Kgs. 23:13).

Gregory A. Wolfe

Prayer Tents Bible References - Prayer Tents

RIGHT HAND

Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible (2000)