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 Israel will put forth his right hand, and will place upon Ephraim's head, and he the small; and his left hand upon Manasseh's head, attending to his hands wisely; for Manasseh was the first-born.
And he placed his hand upon the head of the burnt-offering, and it was accepted for him to expiate for him.
If the priest being anointed shall sin according to the guilt of the people; and he brought for his sin which he sinned, a bullock, the son of a cow, blameless to Jehovah for the sin.
And he placed his hand upon the head of the goat, in the place where he shall slaughter the burnt-offering before Jehovah: it is sin.
And Aaron placed his two hands upon the head of the living he goat and confessed over him all the iniquities of the sons of Israel, and all their transgressions, and all their sins, and gave them upon the head of the he goat, and sent by the hand of a fit man to the desert
And Jehovah will say to Moses, Take to thee Joshua, son of Nun, a man in whom the spirit in him, and place thy hand upon him;
And he will place his hands upon him and command him as . Jehovah spake by the hand of Moses.
And Joshua the son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom; for Moses placed his hands upon him; and the sons of Israel will hear to him, and they will do as Jehovah commanded Moses.
He speaking these things to them, behold, a ruler, having come, worshipped him, saying; That my daughter has just now died: but having come, put thy hand upon her, and she shall live.
Then young children were brought to him, that he might put hands upon them and pray: and the disciples censured them.
Then young children were brought to him, that he might put hands upon them and pray: and the disciples censured them.
Then young children were brought to him, that he might put hands upon them and pray: and the disciples censured them.
And having put hands upon them, he went out from thence.
And Jesus, having felt compassion, having stretched out the hand, touched him, and says to him, I will: be thou cleansed.
And he could do no power there, except having laid his hands upon a few sick, he cured.
And they bring to him a deaf one, tongue-tied; and they beseech him that he would put the hand upon him.
And having taken the hand of the blind, he led him forth without the town; and having spit into his eyes, having put hands upon him, he asked him if he saw any thing.
And the sun setting, all as many as had sick ones with various diseases brought them to him; and he having put hands upon each one of them, cured them. .
And having put forth the hand, he touched him, saying, I will: be thou cleansed. And the leprosy departed from him.
And he put his hands on her: and immediately she was set upright, and honoured God.
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak in other tongues, as the Spirit gave them to utter.
Whom they set before the sent: and having prayed, they put hands upon them.
Whom they set before the sent: and having prayed, they put hands upon them.
Who, having gone down, prayed for them, that they receive the Holy Spirit
Then put they hands upon them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Then put they hands upon them, and they received the Holy Spirit. And Simon having seen that by putting on of hands of the sent the Holy Spirit is given, he brought money to them, read more. Saying, Give me also this power, that upon whomsoever I put hands, he might receive the Holy Spirit.
And he saw in a vision a man, by name Ananias, coming in, and having put hand upon him, so that he might look up and see again.
And Ananias departed, and came into the house; and having put hands upon him said, Brother Saul, the Lord has sent me, Jesus, he seen to thee in the way which thou earnest, so that thou mightest look up, and be filled with the Holy Spirit.
And Ananias departed, and came into the house; and having put hands upon him said, Brother Saul, the Lord has sent me, Jesus, he seen to thee in the way which thou earnest, so that thou mightest look up, and be filled with the Holy Spirit.
And Ananias departed, and came into the house; and having put hands upon him said, Brother Saul, the Lord has sent me, Jesus, he seen to thee in the way which thou earnest, so that thou mightest look up, and be filled with the Holy Spirit.
And Ananias departed, and came into the house; and having put hands upon him said, Brother Saul, the Lord has sent me, Jesus, he seen to thee in the way which thou earnest, so that thou mightest look up, and be filled with the Holy Spirit. And quickly there fell from his eyes as scales: and he immediately looked up, and having risen, he was immersed.
Then having fasted and prayed, and put hands upon them, they let go.
Then having fasted and prayed, and put hands upon them, they let go.
And having chosen them elders in the church, having prayed with fasting, they set them before the Lord, in whom they had believed.
He said to them, Having believed, have ye received the Holy Spirit? And they said to him, But neither heard we if there be a Holy Spirit.
And they having heard, were immersed in the name of the Lord Jesus. And Paul having laid hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came upon them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.
And Paul having laid hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came upon them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.
And it was the father of Publius lay, held fast with fever and dysentery: to whom Paul, having come in and prayed, laid hands upon him, and healed him.
And it was the father of Publius lay, held fast with fever and dysentery: to whom Paul, having come in and prayed, laid hands upon him, and healed him.
And to each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for profit.
Sufficient to such a one this enjoyment of the esteem of the many.
Brethren, if a man be taken in any fault, ye the spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness; observing thyself narrowly, lest thou also be tempted.
Neglect not the power which in thee, which was given thee by the gift of prophecy, with the putting on of hands of the council of elders.
Against an elder receive not an accusation from without, except from two or three witnesses. Them having sinned rebuke before all, that the rest also have fear. read more. I call to witness before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the chosen angels, that thou watch these things without preference, doing nothing by bending. Put hands swiftly upon none, nor participate in others' sins: keep thyself pure.
Put hands swiftly upon none, nor participate in others' sins: keep thyself pure. Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach and thy frequent weaknesses. read more. Some men's sins are manifest, going before to judgment; and also to some they follow in the train. Likewise also the good works of some are manifest; and having these otherwise, it cannot be hid.
By which I remind thee of the cause to light up the favor of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.
Of the teaching of immersions, and placing upon of hands, and of the rising up 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.)