= the lower part of the upper limb of the human body, which in some contexts may include the full arm, apart from basic human activities such as holding, giving and taking, working, beating, also used in rituals around blessings, oaths, and prayer; used figuratively in expressions involving strength, control, responsibility, punishment; possibly used as a euphemism for the male genitals

literally: between (one's) hands; hence: = part of the human body, especially from the shoulders to the bottom, either front or back

literally: weak of hands; hence: = state in which humans lack the confidence to perform a certain event

literally: (one's) hands are weak; hence: = state in which humans lack the confidence to perform a certain event

literally: to make (someone's) hands weak; hence: = causative action by which humans cause other humans to lack the courage to perform a certain event

literally: hand; hence: = part of an object extending out in a certain direction, similar to function of the body's hand or arm

literally: to drag out (one's) hand (with someone); hence, possibly: = action by which humans associate with other humans, described with the image of someone stretching out one's hand to someone else asking that person to join in

literally: to put (one's) hand with (someone else); hence: = action by which humans associate with other humans

= causative action by which someone strikes the palm of their hand against someone else's palm; in order to show that one has taken responsibility for someone else's debts; usually regarded as unwise

= literally: (one's) hands are strong; hence: = state in which humans have the confidence to perform a certain event

literally: to strengthen (someone's) hands; hence: = causative action by which human help other humans to find the courage to perform a certain event

literally: to lay hands (on someone); hence: = action by which humans seize other humans and take control of them

literally: to lift up (one's) hand); hence: = action by which deities get involved in an event after a time of inaction

literally: to weaken (one's) hand; hence: = action by which humans or supernatural beings stop engaging in a certain activity

literally: to turn (one's) hand from (an event); hence: = action by which humans and deities purposefully refrain from engaing in a particular event

literally: hand, used metonymically to denote the owner of the hand; hence: = the person who is the originator of a particular event

literally: by the hand (of someone); hence: = process by which a certain event is carried out by an intermediary (person) or instrument (object)

literally: by the hand (of someone); hence, possibly: = state in which something is done because of another matter relating to a particular person

literally: to cause to happen to (someone's) hand; hence: = causative process by which deities cause or allow something to happen to somebody

literally: to grasp (someone) by the hand; hence: = action by which humans or deities offer assistance to (other) humans

literally: (one's) hand is with (someone else); hence: = action by which humans or deities offer assistance to (other) humans

literally: in (one's) hand; hence: = state of carrying an object physically in one's hand or as part of one's luggage

literally: under (one's) hand; hence: = state in which humans have an object available to share with or give to other humans

literally: hand; hence: = state of being in a position of control and authority over objects or people

literally: according to the hand(s) (of someone); hence: = state in which something takes place under the authority of someone else

literally: to appoint (someone) over the hands (of an activity); hence: = state in which someone has the authority over a certain activity

literally: in (one's) hand; hence: = state in which an event is about to take place

literally: (someone's) hand; hence: = state in which humans own a particular object

literally: to cleave to (one's) hand; hence: = action by which humans take possession of an object that they carry or come across, without having the authority to do so

literally: (someone's) hand; = state in which humans bear the responsibility for a certain situation

literally: (one's) hand wavers; hence: = state in which humans are unable to provide for themselves

literally: to shut (one's) hand; hence: = state in which humans are unwilling to help out other humans with money or goods

literally: to open (one's) hand; hence: = state in which humans are very willing to help out other humans with money or goods

literally: hand; hence: = action by which humans or deities engage in an act of violence against (other) humans

literally: to bring (one's) hand to (one's) mouth; hence: = action by which humans eat something

literally: to lay (one's) hand on (two parties); hence: = causative action by which humans resolve a conflict between two parties

literally: wide of hands; hence: = state in which a certain object has a relatively large distance from side to side

literally: idleness of hands; hence: = state in which humans avoid activity

literally: hand; hence: = a pillar-like object made out of rock, possibly with a hand engraved upon it (as has been found on other ancient monuments, as a symbol of power or of prayer) set up in honor or memorial of someone (known ancient ones are in honor of a king or god)

literally: hand; hence: = a referent pointing to the location to the left or right of an object analogous to the location of someone's hands or arms

literally: to the side (of someone or something); hence: = state in which humans are available to provide help and assistance for the benefit of a person or place

literally: hands; hence: = more or less equal portions

literally: by hand; hence: = process by which a quantity increases in small increments

literally: to fill (someone's) hand; hence: = causative action by which humans ordain other humans to the office of priest or a similar role

literally: to fill the hands (of an object); hence: = causative action by where humans cause objects to be ready to be in the presence of a deity by going through special rituals

literally: to pour water on (someone's) hands; hence: = state in which humans are serving other humans in the position of assistant

literally: hand; hence: = a space designated for a certain purpose

literally: to lay (one's) hand on (one's) mouth; hence: = action by which humans purposefully refrain from speaking up

literally: to send out (one's) hand; hence: = action by which humans straighten their arm in a certain direction

literally: to stretch out (one's) arm; hence: = action by which deities prepare to punish to humans

literally: to stretch out (one's) hand (against someone); hence: = action by which humans openly show resistance to someone else

literally: (to do something with) raised hand; hence: = state in which humans or deities perform an action with confidence

literally: to raise (one's) hand (to do something); hence: = action by which humans take a conscious decision to perform a certain event

literally: to stretch out (one's) hand (to do something); hence: = action by which humans take a conscious decision to perform a certain event

literally: to stretch out (one's) hands (to someone); hence: = action by which humans give generously to someone else

literally: to wave (one's) hand (against someone); hence: = action by which humans or deities engage in an act of violence against (other) humans

literally: waving of (one's) hand (against someone); hence: = action by which deities engage in an act of violence against humans

literally: to lift up (one's) hands (against someone); hence: = action by which humans engage in an act of violence against other humans

literally: to cause (one's) hands to be high (against someone); hence: = action by which humans engage in an act of violence against other humans

literally: to turn (one's) hand against (someone else); hence: = action by which humans or deities engage in an act of violence against (other) humans

literally: to stretch out (one's) hand (against someone); hence: = action by which humans or deities engage in an act of violence against (other) humans

literally: to give (one's) hand (to someone); hence: = action by which humans accept the authority of other humans, or of a deity

literally: to stretch out (one's) hands (in order to take something); hence: = action by which humans take the possessions of other humans against their will

literally: to stretch out (one's) hand (on something); hence: = action by which humans take possession of objects belonging to someone else

literally: (one's) hand finds enough (to do something); hence: = state in which someone has sufficient resources to carry out a certain task

literally: (one's) hand touches enough (to do something); hence: = state in which someone has sufficient resources to carry out a certain task

literally: (one's) hand catches up (with something); hence: = state in which someone has sufficient resources to carry out a certain task

= object given in pledge

literally: to lift up (one's) hands; hence: = action by which deities make a solemn promise, invoking themselves as a witness by lack of a higher power, which, in the case of humans, is usually done while raising one's hand

literally: to lift up (one's) hands; hence: = action by which humans make a solemn promise, often invoking a higher power as a witness, which is usually done while raising one's hand

literally: hand; hence: = action by which humans or deities exert strength and power

literally: short (of hand); hence: = state in which humans lack the power to perform a certain event

literally: hand; hence: = a handheld tool or implement of wood or stone

literally: hand to hand; hence: = state in which the truth of a statement is confirmed

literally: to turn (one's) hand(s); hence: = causative action by which a charioteer causes his vehicle to turn around giving a firm pull on the reins of the horse

literally: to give (one's) hand (in pledge); hence: = action by which humans make a solemn promise to do something

exact meaning unknown; possibly: = a short wooden rod used for striking the enemy in hand-to-hand combat; it could be held with one hand and was used to strike the enemy on all parts of his body, particularly where he was unprotected by armor; possibly fitted with a heavy head made of stone or metal

literally: as the hand of a king; hence: = a state in which something is done without holding back as can be expected from a king