Show Something as simple as left and right in the Bible may not seem to be significant. However, you might be surprised to learn that studying how God uses individual words, can be beneficial. In this case, the word “left” and the word “right” have many different usages. Sometimes the words can mean position, a direction, etc. The word “left” can mean that which remains (Genesis 7:23; Exodus 34:25; Psalm 106:11), a direction (Genesis 13:9), to leave something with someone (Genesis 39:6), the side of a person (Leviticus 14:16; Song of Solomon 2:6), a representation (Isaiah 1:8), to leave (Matthew 2:12), etc. Likewise, “right” can mean that which is correct (Genesis 24:48; Mark 5:15), the side of a person (Genesis 48:13; Psalm 16:8), authority (Psalm 50:16; John 1:12), that which is proper (Matthew 20:4), etc. But besides these, there are symbolic uses of left and right. For example, on the day of judgment, those who are condemned to run the left of Christ and those who are saved are on his right (Matthew 25:33). Please consider the following categories designated by left and right.
What is the symbolism of the right hand?It is used in gestures of greeting and friendship (shake hands). The right and left have different symbols related to each: right - the rational, conscious and logical, as well as aggressive and axious, left - opposite of the right, weakness, decay, death.
What does God's righteous right hand mean?The right hand of God (Dextera Domini "right hand of the Lord" in Latin) or God's right hand may refer to the Bible and common speech as a metaphor for the omnipotence of God and as a motif in art.
What does the right arm represent in the Bible?“Behold, the Lord God comes with might, and his arm rules for him.” When the Bible talks about God's right arm, it refers to His powerful, ruling arm—His justice, His holiness, and His strength.
What is the right and left hand of God?With his right hand, God comforts and consoles us in Christ. Preachers and teachers of the Word are an extension of God's right hand, giving forgiveness, eternal life, and peace with God. God's left hand works to make people outwardly good.
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