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Reference: Laying on of Hands

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(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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Gen 48:14

But Israel crossed his hands and reached out. He put his right hand on Ephraim's head, although Ephraim was the younger son. He put his left hand on Manasseh's head, although Manasseh was older.

Verse ConceptsFirstborn Hands Laying On Of Hands Firstborn Sons Hands On Heads Left Hands Laying On Hands To Heal Blessings For The Right Hand

Lev 1:4

He should lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering. It may then be accepted for him to make atonement with Jehovah on his behalf.

Verse ConceptsHeads Hands Substitution Laying On Of Hands Animal Sacrifices, Burnt Hands On Heads Laying Hands On Sacrifices Atoning By Sacrifices Acceptance

Lev 4:3

If it is the High Priest who sins and brings guilt on the people, he should present a young bull without any defects and sacrifice it to Jehovah for his sin.

Verse ConceptsCripples High Priest, In Ot Sin Offering Perfect Sacrifices Sacrificing Cattle Guilt

Lev 4:24

He will place his hand on the goat's head. He will slaughter it in Jehovah's presence where he slaughters animals for burnt offerings. It is an offering for sin.

Verse ConceptsHands On Heads Laying Hands On Sacrifices Killing Sacrifices Regulations For The Sin Offering

Lev 16:21

Aaron will place both hands on its head. He will confess over it all the sins, all the rebellious acts, and all the things the Israelites did wrong. He will transfer them to the goat's head. A man will be appointed to release the goat in the desert.

Verse ConceptsWorship, Elements Of Laying On Of Hands Animal Sacrifices, As A Type Of Christ Hands On Heads Driving Out Animals Laying Hands On Sacrifices Sin Confessed

Num 27:18

Jehovah said to Moses: Take Joshua son of Nun, a capable man, and place your hands on his head.

Verse ConceptsHands Moses, Life Of Laying On Of Hands The Spirit Of God The Holy Spirit, And Sanctification Laying On Hands To Commission

Num 27:23

Moses put his hands on Joshua's head and proclaimed him as his successor, just as Jehovah proclaimed.

Verse ConceptsSolemn Charges Laying On Hands To Commission

Deut 34:9

Joshua the son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him. The sons of Israel listened to him and did as Jehovah had commanded Moses.

Verse ConceptsHands Spirit, Emotional Aspects Of Wisdom, Human Importance Laying On Of Hands The Holy Spirit, And Sanctification Laying On Hands For The Holy Spirit

Matt 9:18

While he was speaking, an official came and paid him respect. He said: By now my daughter must be dead. Come and lay your hand on her and she will live.

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 some people brought little children to him. They wanted him to lay his hands on them and bless them. But the disciples tried to stop them.

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

Matt 19:13

Then some people brought little children to him. They wanted him to lay his hands on them and bless them. But the disciples tried to stop them.

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

Matt 19:13

Then some people brought little children to him. They wanted him to lay his hands on them and bless them. But the disciples tried to stop them.

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

Matt 19:15

He put his hands on them, and then went on his way.

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

Mrk 1:41

Moved with compassion Jesus touched him. I want to, he said. Be healed!

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

Mrk 6:5

He laid his hands upon a few sick and healed them. Otherwise he did no mighty work there.

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

They brought a deaf man with an impediment in his speech to him and asked him to lay his hands on him.

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

Mrk 8:23

He held the blind man's hand and led him out of the village. Then he spit on his eyes and laid his hands on him. He asked him: Do you see?

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

Luk 4:40

When the sun was setting they brought many who were sick of different diseases to him. He laid his hands on every one of them and healed them.

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

He stretched forth his hand and touched him, saying: I want to, be made clean. Immediately the leprosy departed from him.

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

Luk 13:13

He touched her and at once she stood straight up and praised God.

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

They were all filled with the Holy Spirit. They began to speak with different tongues, as the Spirit moved them to speak.

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

whom they set before the apostles. After they prayed, they laid their hands on them.

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

Act 6:6

whom they set before the apostles. After they prayed, they laid their hands on them.

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

Act 8:15

Peter and John prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit.

Verse ConceptsReceiving The Spirit ghosts

Act 8:17

So they laid their hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit.

Verse ConceptsLaying On Of Hands Receiving The Spirit

Act 8:17-19

So they laid their hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit. When Simon saw the Holy Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money. read more.

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

He has seen a man named Ananias in a vision. He came in and laid his hand on him that he might receive his sight.

Verse ConceptsLaying On Hands To Heal Those Who Saw Visions

Act 9:17

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

Act 9:17-18

Ananias went his way. He entered the house and put his hands on him and said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared to you along the road sent me, that you might receive your sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit. Immediately something like scales fell from his eyes and he received sight. He got up and was baptized.

Act 13:3

After they fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them away.

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

After they fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them away.

Act 14:23

When they had ordained elders in every congregation they prayed with fasting. They commended them to God, on whom they believed.

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

He said to them: Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed? They said: We have never even heard of a Holy Spirit.

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 baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Paul laid his hands on them and Holy Spirit came upon them. They spoke with tongues and prophesied.

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

Paul laid his hands on them and Holy Spirit came upon them. They spoke with tongues and prophesied.

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

His father was sick in bed. He suffered from fever and dysentery. Paul went to him, prayed, placed his hands on him, and made him well.

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

His father was sick in bed. He suffered from fever and dysentery. Paul went to him, prayed, placed his hands on him, and made him well.

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

The manifestation (expression) of the Spirit is given to everyone for a beneficial purpose.

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

Sufficient to such a one is this punishment that was inflicted by the many.

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

Gal 6:1

Brothers, if someone is caught in any kind of wrongdoing, those of you who are spiritual should set him right. But you must do it in a gentle way. And keep an eye on yourselves, so that you will not be tempted, too.

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

Do not neglect the spiritual gift in you. It was given to you by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the elders.

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

Do not offer an accusation against an elder, except at the mouth of two or three witnesses. Reprove the sinner in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear. read more.

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

Do not lay your hands hastily on any man, neither be a partaker of other men's sins: keep yourself pure. Do not drink water any longer, but use a little wine for your stomach's sake and your many infirmities. read more.

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 this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God that is in you because of the laying on of my hands.

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

We should not repeat the basic teachings about baptisms, and of the laying on of hands (setting apart for holy tasks), and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

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.)