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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But Israel stretched out his right hand and put it on the head of Ephraim, the younger, and crossing his hands, put his left on Manasseh's head, although Manasseh was the firstborn.
He is to lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering so it can be accepted on his behalf to make atonement for him.
"If the anointed priest sins, bringing guilt on the people, he is to present to the Lord a young, unblemished bull as a sin offering for the sin he has committed.
He is to lay his hand on the head of the goat and slaughter it at the place where the burnt offering is slaughtered before the Lord. It is a sin offering.
Aaron will lay both his hands on the head of the live goat and confess over it all the Israelites' wrongdoings and rebellious acts-all their sins. He is to put them on the goat's head and send [it] away into the wilderness by the man appointed for the task.
The Lord replied to Moses, "Take Joshua son of Nun, a man who has the Spirit in him, and lay your hands on him.
laid his hands on him, and commissioned him, as the Lord had spoken through Moses.
Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom, because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites obeyed him and did as the Lord had commanded Moses.
As He was telling them these things, suddenly one of the leaders came and knelt down before Him, saying, "My daughter is near death, but come and lay Your hand on her, and she will live."
Then children were brought to Him so He might put His hands on them and pray. But the disciples rebuked them.
Then children were brought to Him so He might put His hands on them and pray. But the disciples rebuked them.
Then children were brought to Him so He might put His hands on them and pray. But the disciples rebuked them.
Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out His hand and touched him. "I am willing," He told him. "Be made clean."
So He was not able to do any miracles there, except that He laid His hands on a few sick people and healed them.
They brought to Him a deaf man who also had a speech difficulty, and begged Jesus to lay His hand on him.
He took the blind man by the hand and brought him out of the village. Spitting on his eyes and laying His hands on him, He asked him, "Do you see anything?"
When the sun was setting, all those who had anyone sick with various diseases brought them to Him. As He laid His hands on each one of them, He would heal them.
Reaching out His hand, He touched him, saying, "I am willing; be made clean," and immediately the disease left him.
Then He laid His hands on her, and instantly she was restored and began to glorify God.
Then they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different languages, as the Spirit gave them ability for speech.
They had them stand before the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.
They had them stand before the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.
After they went down there, they prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit.
Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Then Peter and John laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. When Simon saw that the Holy Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money, read more. saying, "Give me this power too, so that anyone I lay hands on may receive the Holy Spirit."
In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias coming in and placing his hands on him so he may regain his sight."
So Ananias left and entered the house. Then he placed his hands on him and said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road you were traveling, has sent me so you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit."
So Ananias left and entered the house. Then he placed his hands on him and said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road you were traveling, has sent me so you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit."
So Ananias left and entered the house. Then he placed his hands on him and said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road you were traveling, has sent me so you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit."
So Ananias left and entered the house. Then he placed his hands on him and said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road you were traveling, has sent me so you may regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit." At once something like scales fell from his eyes, and he regained his sight. Then he got up and was baptized.
Then, after they had fasted, prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them off.
Then, after they had fasted, prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them off.
When they had appointed elders in every church and prayed with fasting, they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed.
and asked them, "Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?" "No," they told him, "we haven't 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 on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began to speak with [other] languages and to prophesy.
And when Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began to speak with [other] languages and to prophesy.
It happened that Publius' father was in bed suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went to him, and praying and laying his hands on him, he healed him.
It happened that Publius' father was in bed suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went to him, and praying and laying his hands on him, he healed him.
A manifestation of the Spirit is given to each person to produce what is beneficial:
The punishment by the majority is sufficient for such a person,
Brothers, if someone is caught in any wrongdoing, you who are spiritual should restore such a person with a gentle spirit, watching out for yourselves so you won't be tempted also.
Do not neglect the gift that is in you; it was given to you through prophecy, with the laying on of hands by the council of elders.
Don't accept an accusation against an elder unless it is supported by two or three witnesses. Publicly rebuke those who sin, so that the rest will also be afraid. read more. I solemnly charge you, before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing out of favoritism. Don't be too quick to lay hands on anyone, and don't share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.
Don't be too quick to lay hands on anyone, and don't share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure. Don't continue drinking only water, but use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses. read more. Some people's sins are evident, going before them to judgment, but [the sins] of others follow them. Likewise, good works are obvious, and those that are not [obvious] cannot remain hidden.
Therefore, I remind you to keep ablaze the gift of God that is in you through the laying on of my hands.
teaching about ritual washings, 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.)