Symbolic Uses of “Right Hand”

Power of God

Exodus 15:6 

“Your right hand, O LORD, was majestic in power. Your right hand, O LORD, shattered the enemy.

Psalms 17:7 

Show the wonder of your great love, you who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you from their foes.

Psalms 44:3 

It was not by their sword that they won the land, nor did their arm bring them victory; it was your right hand, your arm, and the light of your face, for you loved them.

Exaltation

Psalms 16:11 

You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

Preservation

Psalms 18:35 

You give me your shield of victory, and your right hand sustains me; you stoop down to make me great.

Psalms 63:8 

My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me.

Righteousness

Psalms 38:10 

My heart pounds, my strength fails me; even the light has gone from my eyes.

Planting

Psalms 80:15 

the root your right hand has planted, the son you have raised up for yourself.

Longevity

Proverbs 3:16 

Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.