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Parts of the hand used in various kinds of activity, both good and bad. They were prominent in the OT sacrificial ritual, and were also used as a symbol for authority, accusation and minimum effort.
In the consecration of priests Ex 29:12 See also Lev 8:15
In the ritual for the sin offering Lev 4:6 See also Lev 4:17,25,30,34; Lev 9:9
In the ritual of the Day of Atonement Lev 16:14,19
In cleansing rituals Lev 14:16; Nu 19:4
Jesus Christ heals with his fingers Mk 7:32-35
Jesus Christ writes with his fingers Jn 8:6 See also Da 5:5
Idolatrous worship Isa 2:8 See also Isa 17:8; Isa 59:3
Making accusations Isa 58:9 See also Pr 6:12-13
Doing harm Job 1:12
The finger ring as a sign of authority Ge 41:42 See also Est 3:10; Est 8:2; Lk 15:22
The finger as a symbol of minimal effort Mt 23:4 See also 1Ki 12:10 pp 2Ch 10:10 Rehoboam refusing to lift the burdens placed on the people by his father Solomon; Lk 11:46
The finger as a visible reminder Pr 7:2-3 See also Dt 6:8; Dt 11:18
1260 | finger of God |
2351 | Christ, miracles |
5156 | hand |
5192 | thumbs |
5194 | touch |
5201 | accusation |
5618 | measures, linear |
5865 | gestures |
7308 | Atonement, Day of |
7422 | ritual |
8768 | idolatry |