The purpose of taking an oath is to awaken the conscience to the importance and seriousness of that which one is professing to abide by. Having a Bible or other religious literature in one's presence while taking an oath impresses the seriousness of the situation on those of faith. An affirmation, on the other hand, is similar to an oath but for the religious instrument. An affirmation is likely to be the means of swearing in for agnostics, atheists, and the like.
When taking an oath in court on the Bible, the right hand is traditionally placed on the Bible.
Normal and F(hand)
The custom was started by Washington and most of them laid their hand on a Bible while taking the oath. Three exceptions have been noted - T. Roosevelt raised his hand in the air while taking the oath,although I think a Bible was present. Coolidge was sworn in by father at home and did not put his hand on a Bible even though one was on a nearby table. Lyndon Johnson, who had an emergency swear-in in a plane, laid his hand on a book which turned out to be a Catholic prayer book instead of a Bible.
In the book "Eclipse" by Stephenie Meyer, Bella breaks her hand while trying to slap Jacob for kissing her.
It is placed on a wooden stand. It is called Rahl. The Qur'an can be read while holding it in hand.
Hand lotion
rtingly in a sentence? i.e. I placed my hand on her shoulder comfortingly or I comfortingly placed my hand on her shoulderCancel
Fingers should be placed on the piano keys with the fingertips, keeping the hand relaxed and curved. This allows for better control and accuracy while playing.
Entirely dependant of which hand the book is in, and if the hand you're asking about is the same hand holding the book.
The captain is NOT "placed in right hand side". In all aircraft the captain is on the left side.
You can hold your hand over hers as she shoots... while saying... "I'll help you."
No, not necessarily.