• 爫(hand (from above))
• 冖(thing given; gift)
• 又(hand (from below))

The upper hand gives an object while the lower hand receives it—that is the meaning of receiving or bearing.

• 糹(thread; silk thread)
• 勺(spoon; scoop)

Using a thread to tie things together like scooping water suggests the idea of binding, restraint, and covenant.

• 木(tree; wood)
• 口(mouth; loop; band)

Tying trees together with a rope wrapped around the trunk is the meaning of bundle or bind.

• 爫(hand (from above))
• 冖(thing given; gift)
• 又(hand (from below))

The upper hand gives an object while the lower hand receives it—that is the meaning of receiving or bearing.

• 糹(thread; silk thread)
• 勺(spoon; scoop)

Using a thread to tie things together like scooping water suggests the idea of binding, restraint, and covenant.

• 木(tree; wood)
• 口(mouth; loop; band)

Tying trees together with a rope wrapped around the trunk is the meaning of bundle or bind.