And he shall spread forth his hands in the midst of them…
““And he shall spread forth his hands in the midst of them, as he that swimmeth spreadeth forth his hands to swim: and he shall bring down their pride together with the spoils of their hands.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Divine power is likened to swimming, spreading hands to overcome pride and seize reward.
In simple terms: God's power spreads like swimming hands, overcoming pride.
Key Takeaway
Trust divine strength to overcome arrogance.
Themes
faith
humility
spiritual warfare
Mood
reverent
inspirational
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- community worship
- ethical leadership
Key Concepts
biblical metaphor
divine intervention
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “spreading hands” symbolize for you?
- How can humility be practiced daily?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation may vary across traditions.