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Reference: Laying on of Hands

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(See BAPTISM.)

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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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Matt 9:18

Whilst he thus entertain'd them, the ruler of the synagogue came and made his address to him, saying, my daughter is upon the point of death: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.

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Verse ConceptsFeet Children, examples of Bowing Kneeling Children, In Jesus Miracles Laying On Hands To Heal While Still Speaking Death Of Unnamed Individuals Those Jesus Healed Children In The Miracles Of Jesus Christ

Matt 19:13

Then they brought children to him in order to have his blessing: and the disciples rebuked them.

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Verse ConceptsRebuke Sensitivity Touch Drawing Near To Christ Laying On Hands To Heal Children And The Kingdom Jesus Praying

Matt 19:13

Then they brought children to him in order to have his blessing: and the disciples rebuked them.

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Verse ConceptsRebuke Sensitivity Touch Drawing Near To Christ Laying On Hands To Heal Children And The Kingdom Jesus Praying

Matt 19:13

Then they brought children to him in order to have his blessing: and the disciples rebuked them.

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Verse ConceptsRebuke Sensitivity Touch Drawing Near To Christ Laying On Hands To Heal Children And The Kingdom Jesus Praying

Matt 19:15

and he laid his hands upon them, and departed thence.

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Verse ConceptsHands Laying On Of Hands Leaving Laying On Hands To Heal

Mrk 1:41

Jesus then mov'd with compassion, held out his hand, and touching him, said, I will, be thou healed.

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Verse ConceptsCompassion Sympathy Tenderness Christ's Hands Touching For Healing Christ Willing

Mrk 6:5

so that excepting the cure of a few sick by the imposition of hands, he would not work any miracle there,

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Verse ConceptsHands Laying On Of Hands Misused Privileges Impotence Of Christ Laying On Hands To Heal Few People Jesus Healing Miracles Faith And Healing

Mrk 7:32

and they presented to him a deaf man, that had an impediment in his speech, desiring he would lay his hands upon him.

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Verse Conceptsdisabilities Diseases, Kinds Of Beggars Hands Laying On Of Hands Natural Deafness Laying On Hands To Heal Speech Impediments

Mrk 8:23

then taking the blind man by the hand, he led him out of town, when applying his spittle to the man's eyes, and laying his hands upon him, he ask'd if he saw any thing.

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Verse ConceptsSpitting Saliva Laying On Hands To Heal Eyes Cared For The Faculty Of Sight

Luk 4:40

As soon as the sun was set, all sorts of diseased persons were brought before him by their friends, and he healed them all, by laying his hands upon them.

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Verse Conceptsdoctors Hands Healing Spirits Laying On Of Hands Laying On Hands To Heal Evenings For Jesus And His Disciples Jesus Healing Sickness Healing Sickness

Luk 5:13

then Jesus stretch'd out his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou cured. and immediately the leprosy disappear'd:

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Verse ConceptsBody Touch The I Will's of Christ Christ's Hands Touching For Healing Christ Willing

Luk 13:13

then he laid his hands upon her: and instantly she stood upright, and glorified God.

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Verse ConceptsDemons, Delivered From Hands Laying On Of Hands Straightening Laying On Hands To Heal Specific Praising Of God Those Jesus Healed

Act 2:4

and they were all filled with the holy ghost, and began to speak in different languages, as the spirit gave them utterance.

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Verse ConceptsBaptism Of The Holy Spirit equipping, spiritual ecstasy Baptism, practice of Grace, And Holy Spirit Filling People Apostles, Function In Early Church Spirit Filled Men The Holy Spirit, And Prayer Apostles, Miraculous Power Apostles, Given Miraculous Power Being Filled With The Spirit Touching Holy Things Speaking The Word God Gives Symbols of the Holy Spirit ghosts toughness Varieties

Act 6:6

these they presented to the apostles: who after prayer gave them imposition of hands.

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Verse ConceptsHands Ordination Prayer, In The Church Laying On Of Hands Laying On Hands To Commission The Apostles In Action

Act 6:6

these they presented to the apostles: who after prayer gave them imposition of hands.

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Verse ConceptsHands Ordination Prayer, In The Church Laying On Of Hands Laying On Hands To Commission The Apostles In Action

Act 8:15

who upon their arrival, prayed for them that they might receive the holy spirit.

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Verse ConceptsReceiving The Spirit ghosts

Act 8:17

Jesus) the apostles therefore gave them imposition of hands, and they received the holy spirit.

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Verse ConceptsLaying On Of Hands Receiving The Spirit

Act 8:17-19

Jesus) the apostles therefore gave them imposition of hands, and they received the holy spirit. when Simon saw that the holy spirit was given by imposition of the hands of the apostles, he offered them money, saying, read more.

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Verse ConceptsLaying On Of Hands Receiving The Spirit Gifts Bribery, Examples Of Power Spiritual Gifts Money Blessings Saving Money magic ghosts trying Sacrilege Authority Of Disciples

Act 9:12

(at that very instant Saul saw in a vision the said Ananias come in, and put his hand on him, to restore his sight.)

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Verse ConceptsLaying On Hands To Heal Those Who Saw Visions

Act 9:17

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Verse ConceptsBaptism, Administered By evangelism, kinds of equipping, spiritual Ceremonies Being Filled With The Spirit Laying On Hands To Heal Christ Appearing Christ Sending Laying On Hands For The Holy Spirit damascus Christians Being Called Brothers

Act 9:17

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Act 9:17

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Act 9:17-18

Ananias therefore departed, and being arrived at the house, he put his hands on Saul, and said, brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus that appeared to you on your journey hither, hath sent me, that you might obtain your sight, and be filled with the holy spirit. immediately there fell from his eyes something like scales, and he recover'd his sight; upon which he instantly arose, and was baptized.

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Act 13:3

accordingly, after having fasted and prayed they gave them imposition of hands, and dismiss'd them.

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Verse ConceptsFasting, Practice Of Missionaries, Support For Ordination Prayer, As Asking God Laying On Of Hands Laying On Hands To Commission People Sending People Missionaries Fasting Fasting And Prayer

Act 13:3

accordingly, after having fasted and prayed they gave them imposition of hands, and dismiss'd them.

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Act 14:23

and after they had by prayers and fastings establish'd Pastors for them in every church, they recommended them to the Lord in whom they had believed.

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Verse ConceptsFasting, Practice Of Apostles, Authority In Church Assembly elders, in the church Leaders, Spiritual Ordination Prayer, In The Church Prayer, Practicalities Of Responsibility, Examples Of Shepherds, As Church Leader Order In Pastoral Care Trust, Importance Of Church Government Each Local Church Man Appointing Fasting And Prayer The Elderly legacy elders

Act 19:2

did you receive the holy spirit, when you made profession of your faith? they answer'd, we have not so much as heard of a holy spirit.

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Verse ConceptsBaptism Of The Holy Spirit Spiritual Understanding The Outpouring Of The Holy Spirit,God Not Existing Receiving The Spirit Baptism ghosts

Act 19:5-6

when they heard this, they were initiated by baptism into the christian profession. and Paul having given them imposition of hands, the holy spirit came upon them, and they spoke foreign languages, and prophesied:

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Verse ConceptsBaptism, practice of Baptised In Christ's Name Christian Baptism Baptism Baptism Of The Holy Spirit ecstasy Apostles, Function In Early Church Charismatic Issues The Holy Spirit, And Prayer Laying On Hands For The Holy Spirit Prophesying In The Church

Act 19:6

and Paul having given them imposition of hands, the holy spirit came upon them, and they spoke foreign languages, and prophesied:

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Verse ConceptsBaptism Of The Holy Spirit ecstasy Apostles, Function In Early Church Charismatic Issues The Holy Spirit, And Prayer Laying On Hands For The Holy Spirit Prophesying In The Church

Act 28:8

Publius's father happening then to lie sick of a fever, and a dysentery, Paul made him a visit, pray'd by him, gave him imposition of hands, and cur'd him.

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Verse Conceptsdiseases Diseases, Kinds Of Suffering, Causes Of Suffering, Nature Of Miracles Of Paul Laying On Of Hands Fever Laying On Hands To Heal Healing Sickness

Act 28:8

Publius's father happening then to lie sick of a fever, and a dysentery, Paul made him a visit, pray'd by him, gave him imposition of hands, and cur'd him.

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Verse Conceptsdiseases Diseases, Kinds Of Suffering, Causes Of Suffering, Nature Of Miracles Of Paul Laying On Of Hands Fever Laying On Hands To Heal Healing Sickness

1 Cor 12:7

now to particular men the spirit gives particular gifts, that they may be displayed to greater advantage.

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Verse ConceptsGiving, Of Talents Fellowship, In Christian Service equipping, spiritual Edification, Means Of Profits Spiritual Gifts, Purpose Of The Holy Spirit In The Church the Gifts of God Working Together Spiritual Gifts Gifts And Talents The Body Serving The Church

2 Cor 2:6

the punishment, which was inflicted by the community, is sufficient on this occasion.

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Verse Conceptsdiscipline, divine Comfort, Those In Need Dealing With Many People rebuking

Gal 6:1

Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, do you, who are spiritual, restore him with all gentleness, taking heed lest you yourselves be overcome by temptation.

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Verse ConceptsGentleness Faults Confrontation Compassion, Examples Of discipline, divine Rebuke Self Respect Spiritual Warfare, As Conflict Spirituality Temptation, Resisting Thought Watchfulness, Of Believers Church Discipline Leadership Apostate Believers Bearing Counseling Confronting Sins Correcting A Brother The Gentleness Of God's People Living Not For The Material Restoring Sinners Acting For Oneself Being Tempted The Entrance Of Sin Forgiving Yourself Brothers Love Overcoming Adversity

1 Tim 4:14

don't neglect the gift you have, which was given you with the ministerial charge, when you receiv'd imposition of hands from the presbytery.

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Verse ConceptsGiving, Of Talents Gifts Ceremonies Body Hands Neglect Ordination Neglecting God's Things Reminders Stewardship Laying On Of Hands Bishops, Duties Unused Laying On Hands To Commission Prophesying In The Church the Gifts of God Spiritual Gifts Gifts And Talents The Elderly elders

1 Tim 5:19-22

don't receive any accusation against a pastor, but upon the deposition of two or three witnesses. Those that transgress reprove in publick, to strike a terror in the rest. read more.

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Verse ConceptsThree Witnesses discipline, divine Witnesses, Legal Accusations, In Church Affairs Two Or Three The Elderly elders accusations evil, believers' responses to Opposition, To Sin And Evil Popularity Rebuke Discipline Of The Church Confronting Sins Correcting A Brother Sin Made Known Fear Is Due Reproving People Leaders Encouraging Others Persistence Serving The Church Making Mistakes rebuking others Favouritism ethics, social equality Election, Description Of Solemn Charges Ministers, Should Be Angels, Description Partiality Men's Orders Ordination Participation, In Sin Rashness Purity Of Heart Laying On Of Hands Bad Company Evil Associations Associations Fellowship With Sinners Do Not Be Rash Laying On Hands To Commission Pure People Responsibility credibility

1 Tim 5:22-25

Don't be hasty to ordain any man: and be not accessory to the faults of others: preserve your own integrity. Discontinue the drinking of bare water, take a litle wine out of regard to your weak stomach, and your frequent indispositions. read more.

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Verse ConceptsOrdination Participation, In Sin Rashness Purity Of Heart Laying On Of Hands Bad Company Evil Associations Associations Fellowship With Sinners Do Not Be Rash Laying On Hands To Commission Pure People Responsibility credibility Alcohol Ambassadors drinking diseases Digestion Healing Medicine Stomachs Water Wine Beverages, Literal Infirmities Alcohol Consumption Indigestion Drinking Wine Drinking Water Sick Individuals A Little Bit Alcoholic Beverages Antibiotics Illness Taking Care Of Your Body humor beer alcoholism Things Manifest Judgement Day Judgement Judging Others Actions following others deeds

2 Tim 1:6

For which reason I remind you to exert the divine gifts you received, when I gave you the imposition of hands.

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Verse ConceptsGiving, Of Talents Gifts Hands Ordination Reminders Renewal, Of People Of God Revival, Personal Duties Of Christian Servants Laying On Of Hands Fervour Zeal Renewed Laying On Hands To Commission the Gifts of God Spiritual Gifts Putting God First Fun Gifts And Talents Grandmothers remembrance revival grandmas

Hebrews 6:2

the doctrine of baptisms, and laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment:

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Verse ConceptsEternal Punishment The Nature Of The Judgement Eternal Death Eternal Judgment Eternal Judgement Purifying Oneself Ablution connectedness

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.)