Bro. John:
These are a few of the scriptures I was talking to you about last night, where “lay thine hand upon thy mouth” is used. What does this phrase mean when used here?
“If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.” (Proverbs)
“The nations shall see and be confounded at all their might: they shall lay their hand upon their mouth, their ears shall be deaf.” (Micah)
“Mark me, and be astonished, and lay your hand upon your mouth.” (Job)
Thanks.
Sandy
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That phrase just means, “to be silent”, “to have nothing to say”.
jdc