Thumb
/THUM/
Summary
The thumb figures in priestly consecration rituals and in the punishment of conquered kings.
☩Biblical References
In the consecration of priests, blood from the ram was applied to the right ear, right thumb, and right big toe, followed by anointing oil in the same pattern. This symbolized the priest's dedication to hear God's word, do His work, and walk in His ways. Adoni-bezek had his thumbs and big toes cut off as punishment—treatment he had inflicted on seventy kings.
Key verses:Exodus 29:20Leviticus 8:23-24Leviticus 14:14Judges 1:6-7