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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Then 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 with understanding; for Manasseh was the firstborn.
And he shall put his hand upon the head of the burnt offering, and he shall accept it to reconcile him.
if the priest that is anointed sins according to the guiltiness of the people, he shall offer for his sin, which he has committed, a young bullock without blemish unto the LORD for his sin.
And he shall lay his hand upon the head of the he goat and kill it in the place where they kill the burnt offering before the LORD; it is sin.
and Aaron shall lay both his hands upon the head of the live he goat and confess over it all the iniquities of the sons of Israel and all their rebellions and all their sins, putting them thus upon the head of the he goat and shall send him away into the wilderness by the hand of a man prepared for this;
And the LORD said unto Moses, Take Joshua, the son of Nun, a man in whom is the Spirit, and lay thine hand upon him
and he laid his hands upon him and gave him a charge, as the LORD had commanded by the hand of Moses.
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 unto him and did as the LORD commanded Moses.
While he spoke these things unto them, behold, a certain ruler came and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead; but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.
Then were there brought unto him little children that he should put his hands on them and pray, and the disciples rebuked them.
Then were there brought unto him little children that he should put his hands on them and pray, and the disciples rebuked them.
Then were there brought unto him little children that he should put his hands on them and pray, and the disciples rebuked them.
And he laid his hands on them and departed from there.
And Jesus, having mercy on him, put forth his hand and touched him and said unto him, I will; be thou clean.
And he could do no mighty work there except that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk and healed them.
And they bring unto him one that was deaf and had an impediment in his speech, and they beseech him to put his hand upon him.
So, taking the blind man by the hand, he led him out of the town; and spitting into his eyes and putting his hands upon them, he asked him if he saw anything.
Now when the sun was setting, all those who had anyone sick with diverse diseases brought them unto him, and laying his hands on each one of them, he healed them.
And he put forth his hand and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately the leprosy departed from him.
And he laid his hands on her, and immediately she was made straight and glorified 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 when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
these they set before the apostles, and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
who, when they were come down, prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit.
Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, read more. saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Spirit.
and has seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.
Then Ananias went and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus who appeared unto thee in the way as thou didst come, has sent me, that thou might receive thy sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.
Then Ananias went and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus who appeared unto thee in the way as thou didst come, has sent me, that thou might receive thy sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.
Then Ananias went and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus who appeared unto thee in the way as thou didst come, has sent me, that thou might receive thy sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.
Then Ananias went and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus who appeared unto thee in the way as thou didst come, has sent me, that thou might receive thy sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit. And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales; and he received sight immediately and arose and was baptized.
And when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they released them.
And when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they released them.
And having ordained elders for them in every congregation and having prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord on whom they believed.
he said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Spirit since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there is any Holy Spirit.
When they heard this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.
And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.
And it came to pass that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of dysentery, to whom Paul entered in and prayed and laid his hands on him and healed him.
And it came to pass that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of dysentery, to whom Paul entered in and prayed and laid his hands on him and healed him.
But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one to profit with.
Sufficient to such a one is this reprehension, which was inflicted of many.
Brethren, if anyone is overtaken in a fault, ye who are spiritual restore such a one in the spirit of meekness, considering thyself lest thou also be tempted.
Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which is given unto thee to prophesy, through the laying on of the hands of the elders.
Against an elder do not receive an accusation, unless there are two or three witnesses. Those that persist in sin rebuke before all, that the others may also fear. read more. I charge thee before God and the Lord Jesus Christ and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality. Lay hands suddenly on no one, neither be partaker of the sins of others; keep thyself pure.
Lay hands suddenly on no one, neither be partaker of the sins of others; keep thyself pure. Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities. read more. Some men's sins are manifest beforehand, before they come unto judgment, but to others they follow after. Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand, and those that are otherwise cannot be hid.
Therefore I admonish thee that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.
of the doctrine of the 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.)