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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While he was saying these words to them, behold a ruler came and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is now dead, but come and put your hand on her and she shall live.
Then little children were brought to him that he should put his hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them.
Then little children were brought to him that he should put his hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them.
Then little children were brought to him that he should put his hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them.
And having compassion on him, he stretched out his hand and touched him, and said to him, I will; be cleansed.
And he could not do any mighty work there, except that he laid hands on a few sick persons, and cured them.
And they brought him a dumb man that stammered, and besought him to put his hand on him.
And taking the hand of the blind man, he brought him out of the village, and spitting on his eyes, and putting his hands on him, he asked him, Do you see any thing?
And when the sun went down, all who had friends sick with various diseases brought them to him; and putting his hands on each one of them he cured them;
And stretching out his hand he touched him, saying, I will; be cleansed. And immediately the leprosy left him.
and he put 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 with tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.
and set them before the Apostles; and they having prayed imposed hands on them.
and set them before the Apostles; and they having prayed imposed hands on them.
Then they laid hands on them and they received the Holy Spirit. And Simon seeing that the Holy Spirit was given by the imposition of the hands of the apostles, offered them money, read more. saying, Give me this power, that on whomsoever I lay my hand he may receive the Holy Spirit.
and has seen a man by the name of Ananias coming and putting a hand on him, that he might receive his sight.
And Ananias went and entered into the house, and laying hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord has sent me, Jesus who appeared to you on the way which you came, that you may receive sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.
And Ananias went and entered into the house, and laying hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord has sent me, Jesus who appeared to you on the way which you came, that you may receive sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.
And Ananias went and entered into the house, and laying hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord has sent me, Jesus who appeared to you on the way which you came, that you may receive sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.
And Ananias went and entered into the house, and laying hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord has sent me, Jesus who appeared to you on the way which you came, that you may receive sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit. And immediately there fell from his eyes as it were scales, and he received his sight, and rising up was baptized,
Then having fasted and prayed and imposed hands on them, they sent them forth.
Then having fasted and prayed and imposed hands on them, they sent them forth.
And having appointed them elders in every church, and having prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed.
and he said to them, Have you received the Holy Spirit since you believed? And they said to him, We have not heard that there is a Holy Spirit.
And hearing this they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus: and Paul putting his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied.
and Paul putting his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied.
And the father of Poplius lay sick with a fever and dysentery, and Paul came to him, and prayed, and put his hands on him, and cured him.
And the father of Poplius lay sick with a fever and dysentery, and Paul came to him, and prayed, and put his hands on him, and cured him.
But a manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for a useful purpose.
Sufficient for such a one is this rebuke by many;
Brothers, if a man is overtaken with any fault, do you that are spiritual restore such a one with a spirit of meekness, considering yourself; lest you also be tried.
Neglect not the gift which is in you, which was given you by prophecy, with the imposition of hands of the eldership.
Against an elder receive not an accusation, except by two or three witnesses. Those that sin, rebuke before all, that others also may fear. read more. I charge you before God, and Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that you keep these things without prejudice, doing nothing from partiality. Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither partake of others' sins. Keep yourself pure.
Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither partake of others' sins. Keep yourself pure. Drink no longer water, but use a little wine on account of your stomach and your frequent infirmities. read more. The sins of some men are manifest, going before to judgment; but some they follow; in like manner also good works are manifest, and those which are otherwise cannot be hid.
For which cause I admonish you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the imposition of my hands.
of baptisms taught, and the imposition of hands, and of the resurrection of the dead, and of the 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.)