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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As he was saying these words to them, a ruler came up and knelt before him, saying. "My daughter has just died; but come, put your hand upon her, and she will live."
Then young children were brought to him, that he might lay his hands on them and pray. His disciples interfered, but Jesus said to them.
Then young children were brought to him, that he might lay his hands on them and pray. His disciples interfered, but Jesus said to them.
Then young children were brought to him, that he might lay his hands on them and pray. His disciples interfered, but Jesus said to them.
So he laid his hands upon them, and departed from that place.
Jesus, moved with compassion, put out his hand and touched him, saying, "I do choose, be clean!"
And he was unable to do any miracle there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick folk and healed them.
And they brought to him a deaf man who stammered, and begged him to lay his hands upon him.
Taking the blind man by the hand, he led him outside the village; and, after spitting on his eyes, he laid his hands on him and asked, "Can you make out anything?"
At sunset all they who had any sick with any sort of disease brought them to him; and he laid his hands on every one of them and healed them.
And he stretched out his hand and touching him, said: "I do choose; be made clean."
Then he placed his hand on her, and she instantly stood upright and began to give glory to God.
and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit was giving them utterance.
These men they presented to the apostles who, when they had prayed, laid their hands upon them.
These men they presented to the apostles who, when they had prayed, laid their hands upon them.
Who came down and prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit,
Then the apostles laid their hands upon them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Then the apostles laid their hands upon them, and they received the Holy Spirit. But when Simon perceived that, by the laying on of the apostles' hands, the Spirit was given, he offered them money saying, read more. "Give me, too, this power, so that on whomever I lay my hands, he may receive the Holy Spirit."
He is now praying, and has seen a man named Ananias enter and lay his hands on him to restore his sight."
And so Ananias went and entered into the house, and laying his hands on him, said, "Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, who appeared to you on your journey, has sent me that you may receive your sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit."
And so Ananias went and entered into the house, and laying his hands on him, said, "Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, who appeared to you on your journey, has sent me that you may receive your sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit."
And so Ananias went and entered into the house, and laying his hands on him, said, "Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, who appeared to you on your journey, has sent me that you may receive your sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit."
And so Ananias went and entered into the house, and laying his hands on him, said, "Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, who appeared to you on your journey, has sent me that you may receive your sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit." Instantly something like scales fell from his eyes, and he received his sight. He arose and was baptized.
So after fasting and praying, they laid their hands on them, and let them go.
So after fasting and praying, they laid their hands on them, and let them go.
They chose elders for them in every church, after prayer and fasting, and commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed.
"Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?" he asked them. "No" said they, "we did not even hear that there is a Holy Spirit."
When they heard this they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus; and after Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they began to speak with tongues, and to prophesy.
and after Paul had laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they began to speak with tongues, and to prophesy.
It happened however that the father of Publius was lying ill of fever and dysentery. So Paul went to see him and prayed and laid his hands on him and healed him.
It happened however that the father of Publius was lying ill of fever and dysentery. So Paul went to see him and prayed and laid his hands on him and healed him.
Now to each man has been given his manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.
Sufficient for the offender is the punishment imposed by the majority;
Even if any one should be overtaken in a fault, brothers, you that are spiritual ought, in a gentle spirit, to restore such a one, each one of you looking to himself, lest you too be tempted.
Never neglect the gift within you, which was given in fulfilment of prophecy at the time of the laying on of hands by the elders.
Do not receive an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses. Rebuke offenders publicly, so that others also may take warning. read more. I charge you solemnly in the presence of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ and of the elect angels, that you observe these things without prejudice against any man, and do nothing out of partiality. Never ordain any one hastily, nor take part in the wrong-doing of others. Keep yourself pure.
Never ordain any one hastily, nor take part in the wrong-doing of others. Keep yourself pure. Do not continue to drink nothing but water, but take a little wine for your stomach's sake, and your frequent attacks of illness. read more. Some men's sins are notorious, and lead them straight on the way to condemnation; but others' sins follow them up. So also noble deeds are conspicuous, and even if otherwise, they cannot be kept hidden.
For this reason let me remind you to keep ever blazing that gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.
of faith in God, of the teaching regarding ablutions and the laying on of hands, 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.)