Reference: Laying On Of Hands
Fausets
(See BAPTISM.)
Hastings
This ceremony, of frequent occurrence in both OT and NT, is a piece of natural symbolism with the central idea that through physical contact the person performing it identifies himself with the other in the presence of God. In OT this is done with a view to the transference (a) of a Divine blessing (Ge 48:14 ff.; cf. Nu 27:18,23; De 34:9); (b) of a burden of guilt (Le 1:4; 4:3 f., Le 4:24; 16:21 f. etc.). In NT, while it is variously employed, the general idea is always that of blessing.
1. The simplest case is when Jesus lays hands of blessing on the little children (Mt 19:13,15 ||). The fact that the mothers desired Him to do so shows that this was a custom of the time and people. The narrative in Mt. shows further that, as used by Jesus, it was no magical form, but the symbolic expression of what was essentially an act of prayer (Mt 19:13).
2. In His deeds of healing Jesus constantly made use of this symbol (Mr 6:5; 8:23; Lu 4:40; 13:13; cf. Mt 9:18; Mr 7:32)
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And Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it upon Ephraim's head, who was the younger, and his left hand upon Manasseh's head, guiding his hands deliberately, for Manasseh was the firstborn.
And he shall lay his hand upon the head of the burnt-offering, and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him.
if the anointed priest shall sin so as to bring guilt on the people, then let him offer for his sin, which he has sinned, a young bullock without blemish to LORD for a sin-offering.
And he shall lay his hand upon the head of the goat, and kill it in the place where they kill the burnt-offering before LORD. It is a sin-offering.
And Aaron shall lay both his hands upon the head of the live goat, and confess over him all the iniquities of the sons of Israel, and all their transgressions, even all their sins. And he shall put them upon the head of the goat, a
And LORD said to Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay thy hand upon him,
And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands upon him. And the sons of Israel hearkened to him, and did as LORD commanded Moses.
While he spoke these things to them, behold, one ruler who came worshiped him, saying, My daughter has just now perished, but after coming, lay thy hand upon her, and she will live.
Then children were brought to him, so that he would lay his hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them.
Then children were brought to him, so that he would lay his hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them.
Then children were brought to him, so that he would lay his hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them.
And Jesus, having felt compassion, having reached out his hand, he touched him, and says to him, I will, be thou clean.
And he could do no mighty work there, none, except having laid his hands upon a few feeble men he healed them.
And they bring a deaf, tongue-tied man to him, and they beseech him to lay his hand upon him.
And having taken the hand of the blind man, he led him outside of the village. And having spat on his eyes, having laid his hands upon him, he questioned him if he sees anything?
And when the sun was setting, all, as many as had those who were incapacitated with various diseases, brought them to him. And having laid his hands on each one of them, he healed them.
And having stretched forth his hand, he touched him, having said, I will, be thou clean. And straightaway the leprosy departed from him.
And he laid his hands upon her, and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.
And they were all filled of Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them to declare.
men whom they placed before the apostles. And having prayed, they laid hands upon them.
men whom they placed before the apostles. And having prayed, they laid hands upon them.
who, when they came down, prayed for them, so that they might receive Holy Spirit,
Then they laid hands on them, and they received Holy Spirit. Now when Simon saw that the Holy Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he brought money to them, read more. saying, Give me also this power, so that on whomever I lay hands, he may receive Holy Spirit.
And he saw in a vision a man named Ananias who came in and laid a hand on him, so that he might receive sight.
And Ananias departed and entered into the house. And having laid hands on him he said, Brother Saul, the Lord, he who appeared to thee on the road on which thou came, has sent me so that thou may receive sight, and be filled of Hol
And Ananias departed and entered into the house. And having laid hands on him he said, Brother Saul, the Lord, he who appeared to thee on the road on which thou came, has sent me so that thou may receive sight, and be filled of Hol
And Ananias departed and entered into the house. And having laid hands on him he said, Brother Saul, the Lord, he who appeared to thee on the road on which thou came, has sent me so that thou may receive sight, and be filled of Hol
And Ananias departed and entered into the house. And having laid hands on him he said, Brother Saul, the Lord, he who appeared to thee on the road on which thou came, has sent me so that thou may receive sight, and be filled of Hol And straightaway there fell from his eyes, like scales, and he looked up. And immediately after rising up, he was immersed.
Then, having fasted and prayed and laid hands on them, they sent them away.
Then, having fasted and prayed and laid hands on them, they sent them away.
And having appointed elders for them in every congregation, having prayed with fasting, they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed.
he said to them, Did ye receive Holy Spirit when ye believed? And they said to him, But we have not even heard if there is a Holy Spirit.
And when they heard this, they were immersed in the name of the Lord Jesus. And Paul having laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues, and prophesied.
And Paul having laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues, and prophesied.
And it came about for the father of Publius to be laid down, gripped by fever and dysentery, to whom Paul, having entered in, and having prayed, having laid his hands on him, healed him.
And it came about for the father of Publius to be laid down, gripped by fever and dysentery, to whom Paul, having entered in, and having prayed, having laid his hands on him, healed him.
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each man toward that which is beneficial.
Sufficient to such a man is this punishment by the many,
And brothers, if a man is overtaken in some transgression, ye the spiritual, restore such in a spirit of meekness, looking to thyself lest thou also be tempted.
Do not neglect the gift in thee, which was given thee by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the eldership.
Accept no accusation against an elder, except at two or three witnesses. Those who sin, rebuke in the sight of all, so that the others may also have fear. read more. I solemnly testify before God, and Lord Jesus Christ, and the chosen agents, that thou keep these things without prejudice, doing nothing from partiality. Lay hands hastily on no man, nor contribute to other sins. Keep thyself pure.
Lay hands hastily on no man, nor contribute to other sins. Keep thyself pure. No longer drink water, but use a little wine because of thy stomach and thy frequent weaknesses. read more. The sins of some men are evident, leading to judgment, but also for some they follow after. Likewise also good works are evident, and those faring otherwise cannot be hid.
Because of which reason I remind thee to rekindle the gift of God that is in thee through the laying on of my hands.
of doctrine of washings, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.
Morish
See HANDS.
Smith
Laying on of hands.
This "formed at an early period a part of the ceremony observed on the appointment and consecration of persons to high and holy undertakings;" (and in the Christian Church was especially used in setting apart men to the ministry and to other holy offices. It is a symbolical act expressing the imparting of spiritual authority and power. --ED.)