Strong/mighty hand and outstretched arm

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Expression type: Biblical idiom

Simple meaning

God displayed irresistible power to rescue, rule, or judge.

How to understand this phrase

Keep in mind

The wording describes God’s real power in human bodily terms; it does not teach that God is limited to a physical arm.

Where it appears

Exodus 6:6Open in Bible Studio →Deuteronomy 4:34Open in Bible Studio →Deuteronomy 5:15Open in Bible Studio →Jeremiah 21:5Open in Bible Studio →Ezekiel 20:33-34Open in Bible Studio →