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 He speaking these things to them, behold a certain ruler having come, continued to worship Him, saying, My daughter just now died: but having come put your hand on her, and she shall live.
Then little children were brought to Him, that He might put His hands on them, and pray. And the disciples rebuked them.
Then little children were brought to Him, that He might put His hands on them, and pray. And the disciples rebuked them.
Then little children were brought to Him, that He might put His hands on them, and pray. And the disciples rebuked them.
And Jesus being moved with compassion, reaching forth His hand, touched him, and says to him, I will; be thou cleansed.
And He was not able to do any miracle there, except laying hands on a few sick people, He healed them.
And they bring Him a deaf man, speaking with difficulty; and intreat Him that He may lay His hand on him.
And taking the blind man by the hand, He led him out of the village; and spitting in his eyes, putting His hands on him, He asked him, if he sees anything.
And the sun having gone down, all so many as had people afflicted with various diseases continued to lead them to Him; and He having put His hands on each one of them, healed them.
And reaching out His hand, He touched him, saying, I will; be thou cleansed. And immediately the leprosy departed from him.
and He placed His hands on her: and immediately she straightened up, and continued to glorify God.
and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
the Antiochian proselyte, whom they placed before the apostles, and having prayed, they placed their hands on them.
the Antiochian proselyte, whom they placed before the apostles, and having prayed, they placed their hands on them.
who, having come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost.
Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost. But Simon seeing that by the laying on of the hands of the apostles the Spirit was given, offered them money, saying, read more. Give me this power, that on whomsoever I may lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.
and he saw a man, Ananias by name, coming in, and putting his hands on him, in order that he may look up.
And Ananias departed, and came into the house: and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, Jesus, that appeared to you in the way in which thou didst come, hath sent me, that thou mayest look up, and he filled with the Holy Ghost.
And Ananias departed, and came into the house: and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, Jesus, that appeared to you in the way in which thou didst come, hath sent me, that thou mayest look up, and he filled with the Holy Ghost.
And Ananias departed, and came into the house: and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, Jesus, that appeared to you in the way in which thou didst come, hath sent me, that thou mayest look up, and he filled with the Holy Ghost.
And Ananias departed, and came into the house: and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, Jesus, that appeared to you in the way in which thou didst come, hath sent me, that thou mayest look up, and he filled with the Holy Ghost. And immediately there fell from his eyes as scales: and he looked up; and having stood up, was baptized,
Then they having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, sent them away.
Then they having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, sent them away.
And electing elders for them in every church, praying with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they had believed.
and said to them, Have you received the Holy Ghost, having believed? And they said to him, But we have not heard if the Holy Ghost is (given).
And they, having heard, were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus; and Paul having laid his hands on them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they continued to speak with tongues, and prophesy.
and Paul having laid his hands on them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they continued to speak with tongues, and prophesy.
And it came to pass, that the father of Publius was lying prostrate with fevers and dysentery: to whom Paul having come in, and prayed, laying hands on him, healed him.
And it came to pass, that the father of Publius was lying prostrate with fevers and dysentery: to whom Paul having come in, and prayed, laying hands on him, healed him.
This punishment which for many to such a one is sufficient;
Brethren, if indeed a man may be overtaken in some transgression, you who are spiritual, perfect such an one in the spirit of meekness; watching yourself, lest you may also be tempted.
Do not neglect the gift which is in you, which was given unto you through prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
Bring not an accusation against an elder, except before two or three witnesses. Convict those who sin before all, in order that the rest may also have fear. read more. I testify before God, and Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that you must guard these things without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality. Lay hands quickly on no one, and be not partaker of other men's sins.
Lay hands quickly on no one, and be not partaker of other men's sins. Keep yourself pure. No longer drink water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and on account of your frequent sickness. read more. The sins of some men are manifest beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they also follow after: likewise truly are good works manifested beforehand; and those which are otherwise are not able to be hidden.
On account of which cause I remind you to revive and refire the gift of God which is in you by the laying on of my hands.
of the teaching of baptisms, and of the laying on of hands, and of the 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.)