"Lifting holy hands"

[David_McQueen]

Literal or metaphor?

[olger]

Wondered that m`self. Ain't sure yet..

olger

[there buster]

Here's the whole verse:

I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing.

Does any of that sound metaphorical?

[LifeHiscost]

Quote:

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olger said:

Wondered that m`self. Ain't sure yet..

olger

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[:"red"] "Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.

I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting." [/] 1 Timothy 2:8 KJV

Considering the context from which this comes, it appears to be counsel incorporating the custom of that time, for the believers to follow when making supplication to the Master they have chosen to follow.

[:"red"] "Hear the voice of my supplications when I cry to You for help,When I lift up my hands toward Your holy sanctuary. " [/] Psalm 28:2 NASB

Blessings!

[olger]

Hmmm. Not bad, not bad.

gcw

[Planey]

How do we know when something is "counsel incorporating the custom of that time" or is a universal dictum?

I am thinking of the same author's counsel regarding the roles of men and women in the church...

Graeme

[olger]

Was God's counsel regarding "tongues" in 1 Corinthians cultural? No.. Neither is the rest of 1 Corinthians.

olger

[Planey]

So what makes 1 Corinthians different from 1 Timothy?

Methinks you do split straws here.

Graeme