In this devotional, I’d like to share some Inspiring Bible verses about God’s Hands. These Hand of God scriptures have helped me along life’s path and inspired my artwork. I pray these verses of scripture about God holding us tight will inspire and encourage your heart the same way they have mine.
What does the Bible say about God’s hands?
There’s a popular anonymous quote that says… “Those who leave everything in God’s hand will eventually see God’s hand in everything.” But what does God’s hand represent? And what does the Bible say about the hand of God?
Well, the Word of God actually has a lot to say to us about the significance of God and His sovereign hand.
In fact, there are so many Bible verses about God’s hands in the Holy Bible that I couldn’t stop adding them to this devotion!
Each one reminds me that God is present in our lives, even when we can’t feel His loving touch.
That truth has inspired me to create Master’s Hand Collection, a series of Christian Art that uses sign language to depict God’s mighty hand guiding us through life.
As you might already suspect, I spend a great deal of time thinking about hands. How to pose, photograph, and place them in my artwork. Hands are a constant in my life.
But it’s more than just hands, they are God’s hands that fill my mind.
Every scripture I read about God’s hands inspires me to create and to be creative. Each one encourages me to delve deeper and deeper still into my relationship with the One True God.
As I look back over my life, I can see God’s hands guiding me to this moment in time, a time such as this. Knowing without a doubt that His hand is present in my life humbles me, brings me to my knees in grateful praise, and makes me want to share His loving touch with everyone else.
When I created Master’s Hand Collection a few years ago, the message God wanted me to convey was crystal clear. His hands are always at work in our lives. And I pray that through sharing these inspiring Bible verses about God’s hands you’ll see Him at work in your life and be able to say… Lord, it’s in your hands.
So, let’s dive into God’s Word and find inspiration knowing we are in the palm of His hand.
We are in God’s Hands Bible Verse
This popular Bible verse about God’s hands reminds us just how important we are to God. As His children, God shows His devotion and commitment to us by engraving our image on His hands.
See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands;
Isaiah 49:16
God’s Helping Hands Scriptures
Sometimes, we just need a helping hand. And the good news is, God is always there to lift us up and hold us close when we need Him the most. I truly hope these scriptures will help you feel God’s hands holding you tight today!
Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10
Then the LORD stretched out His hand and touched my mouth, and the LORD said to me, “Behold, I have put My words in your mouth.
Jeremiah 1:9
Your right hand, O Lord, has become glorious in power;
Your right hand, O Lord, has dashed the enemy in pieces.
Exodus 15:6
For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
Isaiah 41:13 NIV
Jesus at the Right Hand of God
Throughout both the Old and New Testaments, the powerful hand of God is represented by His Son Jesus Christ. He is seated at the right hand of God, a place of honor and power. And when the Bible talks about the right hand of God, it’s actually Jesus that is being spoken of.
So, as you read these scriptures about the right hand of God, replace the phrase “right hand of God” with the name of Jesus. It’s amazing what will happen when you implement these verse concepts into your daily devotional. Your understanding of who Jesus is will change forever! And your faith will grow in incredible ways!
I have set the Lord always before me;
Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved.
Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices;
My flesh also will rest in hope.
For You will not leave my soul in Sheol,
Nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption.
You will show me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Psalm 16:8-11
Who then is the one who condemns? No one. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.
looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:2
who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become so much better than the angels, as He has by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.
Hebrews 1:3-4
After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and he sat at the right hand of God.
Mark 16:19 NIV
Hereafter the Son of Man will sit on the right hand of the power of God.
Luke 22:69 New King James Version
Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.
Acts 2:33 NIV
through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, angels and authorities and powers having been made subject to Him.
1 Peter 3:22
The Lord said to my Lord,
“Sit at My right hand,
Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.”
Psalm 110:1
But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God, and said, “Look! I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!”
Acts 7:55
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Hands of God in the Psalms
When we need a helping hand, the first place we turn for comfort is usually the Psalms. Each Psalm of David offers us inspiration for the hard times we face and helps us follow God’s plan for our life every day. These beautiful Bible verses about God’s hands will inspire your faith as you trust God and rest in His embrace.
My soul clings to You;
Your right hand upholds me.
Psalm 63:8
You have also given me the shield of Your salvation;
Your right hand has held me up,
Your gentleness has made me great.
Psalm 18:35
For You, Lord, have made me glad through Your work;
I will triumph in the works of Your hands.
Psalm 92:4
O sing to the LORD a new song, For He has done wonderful things, His right hand and His holy arm have gained the victory for Him.
Psalm 98:1
You have also given me the shield of Your salvation, And Your right hand upholds me; And Your gentleness makes me great.
Psalm 18:35
With whom My hand will be established; My arm also will strengthen him.
Psalm 89:21
Even there Your hand will lead me, And Your right hand will lay hold of me.
Psalm 139:10
I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your doings; I muse on the work of Your hands.
Psalm 143:5
Songs of joy and victory are sung in the camp of the godly. The strong right arm of the Lord has done glorious things!
Psalm 118:15 NLT
The right hand of the Lord is exalted; The right hand of the Lord does valiantly.
The sea is His, for He made it; And His hands formed the dry land.
Psalm 95:5 NKJV
The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord,
And He delights in his way.
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down;
For the Lord upholds him with His hand.
Psalm 37:23-24 NKJV
These Psalms to Pray will help you through the hard times!
The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork.
Psalm 19:1 NKJV
What You give them they gather in; You open Your hand, they are filled with good.
Psalm 104:28 NKJV
And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, And establish the work of our hands for us; Yes, establish the work of our hands.
Psalm 90:17 NKJV
You have a mighty arm; Strong is Your hand, and high is Your right hand.
Psalm 89:13 NKJV
The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.
Psalm 111:7 NIV
Arise, O Lord!
O God, lift up Your hand!
Do not forget the humble.
Psalm 10:12 NKJV
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God’s Healing Hands Bible Verses
As I mentioned before, hands are a constant in my life. They play an important part in my Bible Verse Art. Each piece begins with a word that reminds me of who God is. Then I place pictures of hands into the art to spell out that unique word in American Sign Language. Without these pictures, my art wouldn’t exist.
And these pictures wouldn’t exist without the person posing for them. They’re my father’s hands and that makes them extra special to me. Plus, he thinks it’s kinda funny being a hand model. 😊 He didn’t see that one coming.
My father’s hands have done so many things for me over the years. When I was young, his hand took mine as we walked down the sidewalk together, keeping me close and protected. Later, his hands held me up and kept my head above water while I learned to swim in my grandparent’s backyard pool. During the terrible teen years, his hand grabbed the steering wheel and kept me from veering into oncoming traffic as he taught me how to drive. (Whew, thanks for that one, Dad!) And now as an adult, his hands are still there guiding me. Hey, they’re even in my artwork!
If you asked him about these things, he’d say he was just doing what dads do, loving and supporting their kids as they make their way through life.
Yes, A father’s hands do so many things. And our Heavenly Father’s hands are no different. In times of trouble, the hands of God take care of us and give us shelter. When we feel down, defeated, or all alone, they comfort us. When we don’t know what comes next, they mold and shape us into our future selves. And when we feel weak, they offer us the strength to keep going.
Why? Because that’s what our loving Heavenly Father does. His hands are there for us through all of life’s ups and downs. Nothing is too big for Him to handle. And nothing is too small for Him to notice.
As you read these Healing Hand of God scriptures, look closing at what God has to say to you. Can you see His hands in your life? I hope so. And I pray that you will find comfort and encouragement in God’s hands today.
So, let’s read some top Bible verses about God’s Healing Hands.
And He has made My mouth like a sharp sword;
In the shadow of His hand He has hidden Me,
And made Me a polished shaft;
In His quiver He has hidden Me.”
Isaiah 49:2
Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.
1 Peter 5:6-7 NKJV
For I considered all this in my heart, so that I could declare it all: that the righteous and the wise and their works are in the hand of God.
Ecclesiastes 9:1
My times are in Your hand;
Deliver me from the hand of my enemies,
And from those who persecute me.
Psalm 31:5
Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, That it cannot save; Nor His ear heavy, That it cannot hear.
Isaiah 59:1 NKJV
Find comfort and strength in these Healing Scriptures!
Lord’s Hands in the Creation
There’s something about these scriptures that makes my heart sing. I stand a little taller knowing God’s hand is in control of the entire universe. And no matter what, He holds the world together, even when it seems to be falling apart.
After reading these Bible verses about the Creation, I hope you stand a little taller too!
I have made the earth, And created man on it. I—My hands—stretched out the heavens, And all their host I have commanded.
Isaiah 45:12
I am He, I am the First,
I am also the Last.
Indeed My hand has laid the foundation of the earth,
And My right hand has stretched out the heavens;
When I call to them,
They stand up together.
And I have put My words in your mouth; I have covered you with the shadow of My hand, That I may plant the heavens, Lay the foundations of the earth, And say to Zion, ‘You are My people.’ ”
Isaiah 51:16 NKJV
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Potter and Clay Scripture
These potter and clay Bible verses remind us that we’re a work in progress and God is still lovingly molding us into the person we’ll become one day.
O house of Israel, can I not do with you as this potter?” says the Lord. “Look, as the clay is in the potter’s hand, so are you in My hand, O house of Israel!
Jeremiah 18:6
But now, O Lord, You are our Father; We are the clay, and You our potter; And all we are the work of Your hand.
Isaiah 64:8
The precious sons of Zion, Valuable as fine gold, How they are regarded as clay pots, The work of the hands of the potter!
Lamentations 4:2
Old Testament Bible Verses about God’s Hands
The Old Testament is full of inspiration that is still relevant in our lives today. Throughout history God’s hands were there, delivering His people from the enemy, embracing those He loved, strengthening His prophets for ministry, and so much more. Each of these Old Testament scriptures has the power to do the same for us now by encouraging our faith and showing us God’s hands working in our lives today.
Behold, the Lord God shall come with a strong hand, And His arm shall rule for Him; Behold, His reward is with Him, And His work before Him. He will feed His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs with His arm, And carry them in His bosom, And gently lead those who are with young. Who has measured the waters in the hollow of His hand, Measured heaven with a span And calculated the dust of the earth in a measure? Weighed the mountains in scales And the hills in a balance?
Isaiah 40:10-12 NKJV
the word of the Lord came expressly to Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the River Chebar; and the hand of the Lord was upon him there.
Ezekiel 1:3 NKJV
Then we departed from the river Ahava on the twelfth day of the first month, to go to Jerusalem. The hand of our God was on us, and he delivered us from the hand of the enemy and from ambushes by the way.
Ezra 8:31 ESV
His left hand is under my head, And his right hand embraces me.
Song of Solomon 2:6 NKJV
Then I heard the man clothed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, when he held up his right hand and his left hand to heaven, and swore by Him who lives forever, that it shall be for a time, times, and half a time; and when the power of the holy people has been completely shattered, all these things shall be finished.
Daniel 12:7 NKJV
So the Spirit lifted me up and took me away, and I went in bitterness, in the heat of my spirit; but the hand of the Lord was strong upon me.
Ezekiel 3:14 NKJV
Now these are Your servants and Your people, whom You have redeemed by Your great power, and by Your strong hand.
Nehemiah 1:10 NKJV
So they said, “If you send away the ark of the God of Israel, do not send it empty; but by all means return it to Him with a trespass offering. Then you will be healed, and it will be known to you why His hand is not removed from you.”
1 Samuel 6:3 NKJV
And when the men of Ashdod saw how it was, they said, “The ark of the God of Israel must not remain with us, for His hand is harsh toward us and Dagon our god.”
1 Samiel 5:7 NKJV
but because the Lord loves you, and because He would keep the oath which He swore to your fathers, the Lord has brought you out with a mighty hand, and redeemed you from the house of bondage, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt.
Deuteronomy 7:8 NKJV
“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me,
Because the Lord has anointed Me
To preach good tidings to the poor;
He has sent Me to a]”>heal the brokenhearted,
To proclaim liberty to the captives,
And the opening of the prison to those who are bound;
To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord,
And the day of vengeance of our God;
To comfort all who mourn,
To b]”>console those who mourn in Zion,
To give them beauty for ashes,
The oil of joy for mourning,
The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness;
That they may be called trees of righteousness,
The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.”
Isaiah 61:1-3 NKJV
They have harps and lyres at their banquets, pipes and timbrels and wine, but they have no regard for the deeds of the Lord, no respect for the work of his hands.
Isaiah 5:12 NIV
Moreover, concerning a foreigner, who is not of Your people Israel, but has come from a far country for the sake of Your great name and Your mighty hand and Your outstretched arm, when they come and pray in this temple;
2 Chronicles 6:32 NKJV
But Pharaoh will not heed you, so that I may lay My hand on Egypt and bring My armies and My people, the children of Israel, out of the land of Egypt by great judgments.
Exodus 7:4 NKJV
And remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt, and the Lord your God brought you out from there by a mighty hand and by an outstretched arm; therefore the Lord your God commanded you to keep the Sabbath day.
Deuteronomy 5:15 NKJV
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New Testament Bible Verses about God’s Hands
Just like the Old Testament, the New Testament offers us encouragement for today. By following the example of Jesus in this scripture from John 13, we can learn to be a humble servant and be blessed by the Savior’s hands.
Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He had come from God and was going to God, rose from supper and laid aside His garments, took a towel and girded Himself. After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded.
John 13:3-5 NKJV
And the hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number believed and turned to the Lord.
Acts 11:21 NKJV
In God’s Hand
The most amazing gift we’ll ever receive is salvation! And the greatest thing about this gift is that it can never be taken away. Once we are saved, we are placed firmly in God’s hand. And no one can take us out of it. With this truth, we can face an unbelieving world with confidence.
And I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; neither shall anyone snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of My Father’s hand.
John 10:28-29
As you can see, the Lord’s hands can be seen in every part of our lives!
And when I created Master’s Hand Collection, the message God wanted me to convey was crystal clear. His hands are always at work in our lives. So, I pray through sharing these inspiring Bible verses about God’s hands you’ll see Him at work in your life and say… Lord, it’s in your hands.
Did any of these scriptures stand out to you? Please leave me a comment below and let me know which scripture spoke to you and why. I love hearing from you and sharing the journey of seeing God’s hand together.
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The Mighty Hand of God Scriptures
but because the Lord loves you, and because He would keep the oath which He swore to your fathers, the Lord has brought you out with a mighty hand, and redeemed you from the house of bondage, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt.
And remember that thou wast a servant in the land of Egypt, and that the Lord thy God brought thee out thence through a mighty hand and by a stretched out arm: therefore the Lord thy God commanded thee to keep the sabbath day.
You have a mighty arm; Strong is Your hand, and high is Your right hand.
Blessed is the Hand that Giveth Bible Verse
The Lord will send a blessing on your barns and on everything you put your hand to. The Lord your God will bless you in the land he is giving you.
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Hands of an Angry God
I prayed to the Lord and said, “Sovereign Lord, do not destroy your people, your own inheritance that you redeemed by your great power and brought out of Egypt with a mighty hand.
The Lord’s hand was heavy on the people of Ashdod and its vicinity; he brought devastation on them and afflicted them with tumors.
When the men of Ashdod saw that it was so, they said, “The ark of the God of Israel must not remain with us, because His hand is severe on us and on Dagon our god.
1 Samuel 5:7 NASB
Powerful Hand of God Scriptures from the Old Testament
Also the hand of God was on Judah to give them singleness of heart to obey the command of the king and the leaders, at the word of the Lord.
2 Chronicles 30:12 NKJV
This is the plan determined for the whole world; this is the hand stretched out over all nations.
When He works on the left hand, I cannot behold Him; When He turns to the right hand, I cannot see Him.
Job 23:9 NKJV
the word of the Lord came expressly to Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the River Chebar; and the hand of the Lord was upon him there.
Ezekiel 1:3 NKJV
for they will hear of Your great name and Your strong hand and Your outstretched arm, when he comes and prays toward this temple,
1 Kings 8:42 NKJV
The Lord will make a dry path through the gulf of the Red Sea. He will wave his hand over the Euphrates River, sending a mighty wind to divide it into seven streams so it can easily be crossed on foot.
Isaiah 11:15 NLT
For on the first day of the first month he began to go up from Babylonia, and on the first day of the fifth month he came to Jerusalem, for the good hand of his God was on him.
Ezra 7:9 ESV
So I will stretch out My hand against them and make the land desolate, yes, more desolate than the wilderness toward Diblah, in all their dwelling places. Then they shall know that I am the Lord.
Ezekiel 6:14 NKJV
And I have put My words in your mouth; I have covered you with the shadow of My hand, That I may plant the heavens, Lay the foundations of the earth, And say to Zion, ‘You are My people.
Isaiah 51:16 NKJV
So they sent and gathered together all the lords of the Philistines, and said, “Send away the ark of the God of Israel, and let it go back to its own place, so that it does not kill us and our people.” For there was a deadly destruction throughout all the city; the hand of God was very heavy there.
1 Samuel 5:11 NKJV
Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, That it cannot save; Nor His ear heavy, That it cannot hear.
Isaiah 59:1 NKJV
Then we departed from the river Ahava on the twelfth day of the first month, to go to Jerusalem. The hand of our God was on us, and he delivered us from the hand of the enemy and from ambushes by the way.
Ezra 8:31 ESV
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New Testament Bible Verses about God’s Hand
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
Ephesians 2:10 NIV
who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 1:5-7 ESV
As I said before, hands play an important part in my Bible Verse Art.
Each piece begins with a word that reminds me of God’s blessings. From there I place pictures of hands into the art to spell out that unique word in American Sign Language. Without these pictures, my art wouldn’t exist.
But these pictures wouldn’t exist without the person posing for them. They’re my father’s hands, and that makes them extra special to me. Plus, he thinks it’s kinda funny being a hand model. 🙂 He didn’t see that one coming.
My father’s hands have done so many things for me over the years.
When I was young, his hand took mine as we walked down the sidewalk together, keeping me close and protected. Later, his hands held me up and kept my head above water while I learned to swim in my grandparent’s backyard pool.
During my terrible teen years, his hand grabbed the steering wheel and kept me from veering into oncoming traffic as he taught me how to drive. (Whew, thanks for that one, Dad!)
And now as an adult, his hands are still there guiding me. Hey, they’re even in my artwork!
If you asked him about these things, he’d say he was just doing what dads do, loving and supporting their kids as they make their way through life.
Yes, a father’s hands do many things. And our Heavenly Father’s hands are no different.
In difficult times, the hands of God take care of us and give us shelter.
When we feel down, defeated, or all alone, they comfort us. When we don’t know what comes next, they mold and shape us into our future selves. And when we feel weak, they offer us the strength to keep going.
Why? Because that’s what our loving Heavenly Father does.
His hands are there for us through all of life’s ups and downs. Nothing is too big for Him to handle. And nothing is too small for Him to notice.
No matter what we face, we can leave it all in His hand!
As we’ve opened up the Word of God to read these Inspiring Bible Verses about God’s Hands together, I pray you’ve seen Him reaching out to you.
That they spoke to your heart and reminded you of a time when His hands were “visible” in your life. And that they have inspired you to seek a closer and more meaningful relationship with Him.
Most of all, whatever you’re facing today, I truly hope you’ll be able to say… Lord, it’s in Your hands.
Please leave a comment below and let me know which of these scriptures spoke to you today.
In case you’re curious, my personal favorite is the potter and clay Bible verse from Isaiah 64:8. It always reminds me that I’m a work in progress and God is still molding me into the person I’ll become.
May God’s loving touch be on you today and always!
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Well written.
Thanks, Shadrack! I pray these Bible Verses lifted you up today!
As a young child ,in the night I would hold my right hand up and pretend God was holding it and keeping me safe. Is.49:16 and 41:10 and I have come to realize He’s always holding our hand🙌🏻🙌🏻🥰
Thank you for sharing this lovely memory, Naomi! You’re so right, God is always holding our hand and keeping us safe. Blessings to you! 🙂
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I am fascinated by hands too and believe they tell so much about person. I love the words from Isaiah 49. One of my favorite verses. Thank you for sharing more about your ministry
Hi Mary! I’m glad to “hear” that I’m not the only one. Thanks for your continued encouragement. Blessings to you!
This is so beautiful! Thanks for encouraging me to think about the hands of God: protecting, guiding, loving, and so much more. Stopping by from #letshavecoffee 😊
Hi Laura. I’m so glad we have God’s hands in our lives every day. Thank you so much for your encouraging words! God bless!