Finger of God
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finger of God
A figure of speech which gives expression to God’s creative power and authority over his creation.
God creates with his finger
Ps 8:3 See also Isa 48:13; 64:8
God writes with his finger
He writes the law Ex 31:18 See also Ex 24:12; 32:16; 34:1
He writes judgment Da 5:5 See also Da 5:24-28
God works miracles with his finger
He sends plagues Ex 8:19
He exorcises evil spirits Lk 11:20
See also
1105 God, power of
1210 God, human descriptions
1265 hand of God
1416 miracles
1439 revelation
2351 Christ, miracles
2375 kingdom of God
4135 demons, Christ’s authority over
5152 fingers
5352 inscriptions
5452 power
5638 writing
1265
hand of God
A figure of speech which points to God’s sovereign power in creation and in his actions on his people’s behalf, especially in redemption. Also used as a symbol of authority and in taking oaths.
God creates by his hand
Ac 7:50 See also Isa 66:2; Job 10:3,8; Ps 8:3; 19:1; 95:5; 138:8; Isa 48:13; 64:8
God holds the world in his hand
Ps 95:4 See also Job 12:10; 26:13; 36:32; Ps 31:15; Isa 40:12; 41:19-20; Da 5:23
God’s creatures are fed from his hand
Ps 145:16 See also Ps 104:28; Isa 34:17
God’s hand symbolises his power
God’s hand is mighty Hab 3:4 See also 1Ch 29:12; Ps 118:15-16; Jer 18:6; Da 4:35; Am 9:2
God executes judgment by the power of his hand Am 1:6-8 Judgment on the Philistine cities. See also Dt 32:41; 1Sa 5:6-9; Isa 40:2; Jer 15:6; La 2:3; Eze 6:14; Zep 1:4; Ac 13:11
God’s hand holds a cup of judgment Jer 25:15-17 See also Ps 75:8; Isa 51:17; Hab 2:16
God’s hand brings trouble Job 19:21 See also Ru 1:13; 1Sa 6:3; Job 1:11; Ps 38:2; 39:10
God’s hand causes fear Isa 19:16 See also Isa 23:11
Pleas for God to use his powerful hand
Ps 74:11 See also Ps 10:12; 60:5 pp Ps 108:6; Ps 77:10; 144:7-8
God’s powerful hand used on his people’s behalf
God redeems by his powerful hand Ps 138:7 See also 1Ki 8:41-42 pp 2Ch 6:32; Ps 98:1; Isa 11:11; Eze 20:21-22,33-34; Mic 4:10
God redeemed Israel from Egypt by his powerful hand Ex 13:3 See also Ex 3:19-20; 13:9,14; Dt 5:15; 7:8; Ne 1:10; Jer 32:21; Da 9:15
God’s hand ensures success for his people Isa 41:10 “righteous” has the sense of “victorious”. See also Ps 16:8; 18:35; 89:21; Isa 42:6; 49:4
God’s powerful hand is invincible Jn 10:29 See also Ps 139:10; Isa 43:13
God’s hand protects his people Ezr 8:31 See also Ex 33:22-23; 1Ch 4:10; Ps 121:5; Isa 41:13; 49:2,16; 62:3
God’s hand inspires the prophets Jer 1:9 See also Isa 8:11; Jer 15:17; Eze 1:3; 3:14,22; 33:22; 37:1; 40:1
God’s hand fulfils his purposes Ezr 7:6 See also 2Ch 30:12; Ezr 7:9,28; 8:18; Ne 2:8,18; Pr 21:1; Ecc 2:24; Isa 45:1; Lk 1:66; Ac 11:21
God’s uplifted hand
Signifies his taking an oath Ne 9:15 See also Ex 6:8; Nu 14:30; Dt 32:40; Eze 47:14
Signifies his power Isa 9:12,17,21; 26:11
God’s right hand symbolises his authority
Ac 7:55-56 See also Ps 110:1; Ac 5:31; Ro 8:34; Col 3:1; Heb 1:3; 1Pe 3:22
God’s hand must be recognised
God requires submission under his hand 1Pe 5:6 See also Ro 10:21; Isa 65:2
The works of God’s hand must be acknowledged Ps 28:5; 92:4; 143:5
See also
1075 God, justice of
1105 God, power of
1115 God, purpose of
1130 God, sovereignty
1210 God, human descriptions
1260 finger of God
1270 right hand of God
1325 God, the Creator
1330 God, the provider
1670 symbols
2336 Christ, exaltation
9210 judgment, God’s