Meanings to lifting up on hands.

A habit in prayer

1 Kings 8:22  

Then Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in front of the whole assembly of Israel, spread out his hands toward heaven.

1 Kings 8:38  

And when a prayer or plea is made by any of your people Israel—each one aware of the afflictions of his own heart, and spreading out his hands toward this temple—

1 Kings 8:54  

When Solomon had finished all these prayers and supplications to the LORD, he rose from before the altar of the LORD, where he had been kneeling with his hands spread out toward heaven.

Psalms 28:2  

Hear my cry for mercy as I call to you for help, as I lift up my hands toward your Most Holy Place.

Psalms 88:9  

My eyes are dim with grief. I call to you, O LORD, every day; I spread out my hands to you.

Isaiah 1:15  

When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide my eyes from you; even if you offer many prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are full of blood;

An act of seeking God.

Psalms 68:31 

Envoys will come from Egypt; Cush will submit herself to God.

Psalms 143:6  

I spread out my hands to you; my soul thirsts for you like a parched land.

An act of obedience.

Psalms 119:48  

I lift up my hands to your commands, which I love, and I meditate on your decrees.