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 saying these things to them, behold, a ruler came and knelt before him, saying, "My daughter has just died, but come and lay your hand on her and she will live."
Then little children were brought to him that he might put his hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them.
Then little children were brought to him that he might put his hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them.
Then little children were brought to him that he might put his hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them.
And Jesus, moved with compassion, put out his hand and touched him, and said to him, "I am willing; be clean."
Now he could do no mighty work there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and healed them.
Then they brought to him a man who was deaf and had an impediment in his speech, and they begged him to put his hand on him.
So he took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village. And when he had spit on his eyes and put his hands on him, he asked him "Do you see anything?"
When the sun was setting, all those who had any that were sick with various diseases brought them to him; and he laid his hands on every one of them and healed them.
And he stretched out his hand, and touched him, saying, "I am willing; be clean." And immediately the leprosy left him.
And he laid his hands on her, and immediately she was made straight, and praised God.
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
These they set before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands on them.
These they set before the apostles, and they prayed and laid their hands on them.
Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money, read more. saying, "Give me also this power, so that everyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit."
and in a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come in and lay his hands on him so that he might regain his sight."
So Ananias departed and entered the house. And after laying his hands on him said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road by which you were coming, has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit."
So Ananias departed and entered the house. And after laying his hands on him said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road by which you were coming, has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit."
So Ananias departed and entered the house. And after laying his hands on him said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road by which you were coming, has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit."
So Ananias departed and entered the house. And after laying his hands on him said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road by which you were coming, has sent me so that you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit." And immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he regained his sight. And he got up and was baptized,
Then after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.
Then after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.
And when they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they believed.
And he said to them, "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?" And they said, "No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit."
On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied.
And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied.
It happened that the father of Publius was lying in bed sick with recurrent fever and dysentery; and Paul went in to see him and after he had prayed, he laid his hands on him and healed him.
It happened that the father of Publius was lying in bed sick with recurrent fever and dysentery; and Paul went in to see him and after he had prayed, he laid his hands on him and healed him.
But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.
Sufficient for such a one is this punishment which was inflicted by the majority,
Brethren, even if anyone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted.
Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you through prophetic utterance when the council of elders laid their hands on you.
Do not receive an accusation against an elder except on the basis of two or three witnesses. Those who continue in sin, rebuke in the presence of all, so that the rest also may be fearful of sinning. read more. I charge you, in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, doing nothing out of favoritism. Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, and do not share in the sins of others; keep yourself pure.
Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, and do not share in the sins of others; keep yourself pure. No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments. read more. The sins of some men are obvious, going before them to judgment; for others, their sins appear later. In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even those that are not cannot be hidden.
For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.
with instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and 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.)