Decoder Terminal
RIGHT HAND OF GOD
POSITION OF SUPREME AUTHORITY — COMMAND SEAT OCCUPIED
GEOGRAPHYSpecs
meaning
at the right hand of God
greek term
en dexia tou theou
significance
position of honor, authority, and intercession
ot background
Psalm 110:1 — messianic enthronement
Intelligence Brief
The 'right hand' in ancient Near Eastern culture was the position of honor, power, and authority. To sit at the king's right hand was to share his rule. Psalm 110:1 prophesied: 'Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool.' Jesus claimed this position (Mark 14:62); Stephen saw him there (Acts 7:56); the NT repeatedly affirms it. The scarlet thread: the crucified Jesus is now the enthroned Lord. The one who was condemned now sits as judge. The one who died now lives to intercede. His session at God's right hand is the guarantee that his work is finished and his people are secure.
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