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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While he was speaking these things to them, behold, a certain ruler came and did him homage, saying: My daughter is already dead; but come, lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.
Then little children were brought to him, that he might lay his hands on them and pray. And the disciples rebuked them.
Then little children were brought to him, that he might lay his hands on them and pray. And the disciples rebuked them.
Then little children were brought to him, that he might lay his hands on them and pray. And the disciples rebuked them.
And Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched forth his hand, and touched him, and said to him: I will; be clean.
And he was unable to do any mighty deed there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick persons and cured them;
And they brought to him a deaf man, who spoke with difficulty; and they besought him to lay his hand upon him.
And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the village. And he spit on his eyes, and laid his hands on him, and asked him if he saw any thing.
And when the sun had gone down, all that had any sick with various diseases, brought them to him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and cured them.
And stretching out his hand, he touched him, and said: I will; be clean. And immediately his leprosy departed from him.
And he laid his hands on her; and she immediately stood erect, and glorified God.
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
whom they set before the apostles. And when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
whom they set before the apostles. And when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
who, when they had gone down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit.
Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. And when Simon saw that the Holy Spirit was given through the laying on of the hands of the apostles, he offered them money, read more. saying: Give me, also, this authority, that who ever I shall lay my hands on, may receive the Holy Spirit.
and he has seen in a vision a man named Ananias, coming in and laying his hand on him, that he may receive his sight.
And Ananias went, and entered the house, and laying his hands on him, said: Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, who appeared to you on the road by which you came, has sent me, that you may receive your sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit.
And Ananias went, and entered the house, and laying his hands on him, said: Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, who appeared to you on the road by which you came, has sent me, that you may receive your sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit.
And Ananias went, and entered the house, and laying his hands on him, said: Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, who appeared to you on the road by which you came, has sent me, that you may receive your sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit.
And Ananias went, and entered the house, and laying his hands on him, said: Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, who appeared to you on the road by which you came, has sent me, that you may receive your sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit. And immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he instantly received his sight; and he arose, and was immersed.
Then, after they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
Then, after they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
And when they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.
said to them: Have you received the Holy Spirit since you believed? They said to him: We have not only not received it, but we have not even heard whether the Holy Spirit is given.
And when they heard this, they were immersed into the name of the Lord Jesus. And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke with tongues, and prophesied.
And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke with tongues, and prophesied.
And it happened that the father of Publius was lying sick with fever and dysentery. And Paul went in to him, and prayed, and laid his hands on him, and restored him to health.
And it happened that the father of Publius was lying sick with fever and dysentery. And Paul went in to him, and prayed, and laid his hands on him, and restored him to health.
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one, for the good of all.
Sufficient for such a one is the punishment, which was inflicted by the greater number:
Brethren, if a man be overtaken in any fault, do you, who are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness, considering yourself, lest you also be tempted.
Neglect not the gift that is in you, which was given you according to prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the eldership.
Receive not an accusation against an old man, unless before two or three witnesses. Those who sin rebuke before all, that the rest also may fear. read more. I charge you before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that you observe these things without prejudice, and that you do nothing by partiality. Lay hands hastily on no man, nor be partaker of other men's sins: keep yourself pure.
Lay hands hastily on no man, nor be partaker of other men's sins: keep yourself pure. Drink water no longer, but use a little wine for your stomach's sake, and your frequent infirmities. read more. Some men's sins are manifest beforehand, going before to judgment. Some persons, however, they follow after. Like wise, also, the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and those which are otherwise can not be concealed.
Wherefore I exhort you to kindle up the gift of God that is in you by the laying on of my hands.
of the teaching with respect to immersions, and of the laying on of hands, of the resurrection of the dead, and of eternal condemnation.
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.)