Raising hands is a gesture involving lifting either one or both arms above one's head, which has a number of possible meanings, depending on the context of the gesture. The action of hand-raising is involved in a number of greeting hand gestures, such as waving, salutes, and high fives.

Feb 8, 2019 · There is a long tradition of hand-raising, often called the orant posture, in Christian worship. Hands raised in prayer was common in the early church, and in most early Christian art, believers are depicted in the orant position.

Nov 14, 2022 · Raising hands isn't necessarily a sign you are in a cult church - but many cult churches do place a heavy emphasis on worship and having a forced "movement of the holy spirit" and the worship can take on an intense, even erotic component.

Understanding ritual hand gestures in ancient societies reveals complex meanings tied to power, social dynamics, and cultural practices. The paper explores both referential and indexical interpretations of gestures, offering essential questions for analyzing their significance in …

Feb 7, 2025 · “So I will bless you as long as I live; in your name I will lift up my hands” (Psalm 63:4). “To you, O LORD, I call; my rock, be not deaf to me, lest, if you be silent to me, I become like those who go down to the pit.

Oct 16, 2022 · Raising your hands is a sign of praise to God, showing your thankfulness for his love and kindness, and an act of reverence to the King of Kings.

King Baldwin IV Hand Raise, also known as the King Baldwin Wave, refers to a scene from the 2005 film Kingdom of Heaven in which the masked character King Baldwin IV (played by actor Edward Norton) raises his hand in the air to say, "Stop." Baldwin IV, also known as the Leper King, was the King of Jerusalem in the 12th century.

Dec 26, 2024 · Mahant Someshwar Giri, a Bal Yogi who committed to the practice of 'Urdhva Bahu' by keeping his right hand raised for 15 years, exemplifies this commitment.

Abstract: The ritual use of hand gestures in covenant-making in ancient times is a topic of peculiar interest to Latter-day Saints. In this article, David Calabro summarizes results drawn from his doctoral research, providing readers with some tools to evaluate ancient gestures.

Perhaps the simplest of the mudras, the Abhaya mudra (or blessings hand) can be performed by raising your right hand, with the palm open and facing outward at shoulder height. It appears in Buddhism; it’s said that the Buddha used this mudra to prevent his relatives from arguing.