diff --git a/bible/other/hand/01.md b/bible/other/hand/01.md index 4277e7b4..84c6c52e 100644 --- a/bible/other/hand/01.md +++ b/bible/other/hand/01.md @@ -7,14 +7,15 @@ There are several figurative ways that "hand" is used in the Bible: * To "hand" something to someone means to put something into that person's hands. * The term "hand" is often used in reference to God's power and action, such as when God says "Has not my hand made all these things?" (See: [metonymy](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/figs-metonymy)) * Expressions such as "hand over to" or "deliver into the hands of" refer to causing someone to be under the control or power of someone else. -* Placing hands on someone is often done while speaking a blessing over that person. -* The term "laying on of hands" refers to placing a hand on a person in order to dedicate that person to God's service or to pray for healing. * Some other figurative uses of "hand" include: * To "lay a hand on" means to "harm." * To "save from the hand of" means to stop someone from harming someone else. * To be "close at hand" means to be "nearby." * The position of being "on the right hand" means "on the right side" or "to the right." * The expression "by the hand of" someone means "by" or "through" the action of that person. For example, "by the hand of the Lord" means that the Lord is the one who caused something to happen. + +* Placing hands on someone is often done while speaking a blessing over that person. +* The term "laying on of hands" refers to placing a hand on a person in order to dedicate that person to God's service or to pray for healing. * When Paul says "written by my hand," it means that this part of the letter was physically written down by him, rather than spoken to someone else to write down. ## Translation Suggestions ##