Receiving the Mark in your Right Hand

The mark of the beast and the right hand are mentioned in the following passage from the Bible.

^16. And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads:
^17. And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.
^18. Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.

Revelation 13:10-18

This passage gives those with wisdom the ability to figure out the facets of the Mark of the Beast, while the next chapter outlines the consequences of having the mark.

^9. And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand,
^10. The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb:
^11. And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.

Revelation 14:9-11

Having God's undiluted wrath, His wrath in full force, poured out on you is motivation enough to ensure you know the mark and avoid it at all costs.

The central theme of the Bible

Knowledge of the Right Hand is essential in understanding The Mark of the Beast. To understand the Mark of the Beast, it is crucial to understand the central theme of the Bible—worship God by keeping his ways.

Worshipping God is to keep his commands.

The one you serve by following their commands is the one you worship. There is no other way.

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The meaning of Hand

The following verse shows that “hand” refers to action or the ability to do something. Your “right hand”, commonly the dominant hand, is used in all activities to perform tasks. The verse shows that the power of your hand is the ability to achieve something through your actions or capabilities.

It is in the power of my hand to do you hurt: but the God of your father spake unto me yesternight, saying, Take thou heed that thou speak not to Jacob either good or bad.

Genesis 31:29

One can act for oneself or have the capability to get that action done. This could be through external resources such as money, influence, subordinates, friends and family, technical capabilities, etc.

In addition, the following verses go further to show the consistent usage of the word hand:

Then the LORD said unto Moses, Now shalt thou see what I will do to Pharaoh: for with a strong hand shall he let them go, and with a strong hand shall he drive them out of his land.

Exodus 6:1

And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth.

Deuteronomy 8:17

From these verses, we can conclude that the hand:

1. represents someone's power—the actions they can take or the results they can achieve through various means.
2. is the act of doing or being able to achieve something through the power you possess, whether through your physical strength or your capabilities through other means.
3. are the works done—the things you do, produce or yield. The actions themselves or how others receive and internalise the actions. (Psalms 77:10-12, Matthew 7:16)

Many more examples are littered throughout the scriptures, showing this understanding (2 Chronicles 26:13) and solidifying with absolute certainty its meaning.

The meaning of Right Hand

The Oxford Languages dictionary provides this definition for “right hand”:

• the most important position next to someone:"the place of honour at his host's right hand"

This definition parallels the usage of the right hand in the following verse describing Jesus as the right hand of power for God:

Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

Matthew 26:64

This usage demonstrates that not only does the “right hand” constitute a position of honour, but it embodies the concept of the one who executes the instructions of their master. One who is given honour and power by their master—leader—ruler, or God and uses that power in their service.

The following verse carries an exciting side note from the analysis.

Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.

Exodus 15:6

Since Jesus is the right hand of God as is preceptually mentioned in Exodus, does that constitute that Jesus existed before he was born of Mary, as noted in Matthew thousands of years later?

The relationship of the Right Hand to the Beast (Empire)

Considering the understanding of “hand” and “right hand”, alongside the understanding that a beast in the scriptures is an empire, we can confidently deduce that to have a mark in your right hand infers that your actions are in service of that empire. Moreover, your actions align with that empire's doctrines or foundational principles.

Therefore, to have a mark in your right hand signifies your affiliation to that empire by the works you perform through your actions or capabilities.

In this context, the Beast refers to the empire that Satan governs in the last days. This is the empire of Iron, as shown in the Book of Daniel, which is the Roman empire. This empire, originating from Europe, is better classified today as the G7 (USA, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Japan) + European Union, which overarches its satellites (South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Taiwan (operates under the banner of the West despite belonging to China), etc.). These are the nations settled by the Romans or affiliated wholeheartedly with the values of the West. Therefore, to have that mark in your “right hand” means you are performing the actions consistent with the doctrines of this empire.

Some of these doctrines include its views on marriage, how to conduct relationships including sexual interaction, debt-oriented economic systems (usurial), LGBTQIA+, the inversion of the family hierarchy, unclean foods eaten such as pork and crustaceans, stock market buy and sell exploitation and gouging of the pockets of the gullible or desperate, political-correctness, individualism, feminism, etc. These doctrines all go 180° to those of God, thereby despising the ways of God and hating Him.

The relationship of the Right Hand to the God

Despite being understood, the meaning of “right hand” is hard to implement. Without understanding the power of God and being willing to walk with him irrespective of what you lose in the world, you cannot accomplish what is necessary to be part of his empire.

To serve God, one must:

1. Know the instructions of God (Deuteronomy 11:18-19, Deuteronomy 6:6-8, Matthew 5—7)
2. Do the instructions of God (Exodus 13:9, Luke 9:61-62)
3. Ultimately and crucially, be led by the Spirit of God

The powers of the world build their empire in opposition to God, making it extremely difficult to follow the instructions of God. It becomes an either-or situation, as Jesus shows in Matthew 6:24-34; no one can serve two masters, nor can anyone serve God and the world. Consequently, if anyone loves the world, they are enemies of God—because the world hates God.

These are two distinct and opposite kingdoms; therefore, you must let go of one to be in the other.

To be part of God’s people and empire, your “right hand” must serve God. Your actions and capabilities must be used to live God’s commands (Leviticus 18:5).

Final thoughts

The consequences for serving this world and not God are taken for granted by too many people, trusting in their money and the desires of their bodies—their flesh. Not adhering to the voice of God will leave you abandoned (Psalm 81:11-12) and on the pointy end of judgment.

God is the standard of “good” and the only standard we must live by.

And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God.

Luke 18:19

Living by this standard is the only way to be on God's side, to embrace His seal instead of the mark of the beast. Those whom God guides will have God's philosophy and principles, and their actions will align with God's will.

A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.

Luke 6:45

In the end, it becomes clear when Jesus declares that we must build our treasure in heaven first (Matthew 6:19-23)—by extending our right hand in the service of God before anything else in our lives.

To do what is required takes a total commitment to God and the courage to take the step where God will meet you—keep the commands. Jesus has overcome the world (John 16:33), and God’s full glory is now in the world (2 Esdras 7:38-42 RSVA | KJV); nothing can stop you besides yourself. The side you choose will ultimately decide which philosophy of life you embrace.

There is only one good, God; therefore, only the things of God are good, which can be further seen in James 1:17 and Psalms 16:2.

Your “right hand” declares who you worship.