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 thus speaking, a Ruler came up and profoundly bowing said, "My daughter is just dead; but come and put your hand upon her and she will return to life."
Then young children were brought to Him for Him to put His hands on them and pray; but the disciples interfered.
Then young children were brought to Him for Him to put His hands on them and pray; but the disciples interfered.
Then young children were brought to Him for Him to put His hands on them and pray; but the disciples interfered.
So He laid His hands upon them and went away.
Moved with pity Jesus reached out His hand and touched him. "I am willing," He said; "be cleansed."
And He could not do any miracle there, except that He laid His hands on a few who were out of health and cured them; and
Here they brought to Him a deaf man that stammered, on whom they begged Him to lay His hands.
So He took the blind man by the arm and brought him out of the village, and spitting into his eyes He put His hands on him and asked him, "Can you see anything?"
At sunset all who had friends suffering from any illness brought them to Him, and He laid His hands on them all, one by one, and cured them.
Reaching out His hand and touching him, Jesus said, "I am willing; be cleansed!" And instantly the leprosy left him.
And He put His hands on her, and she immediately stood upright and began to give glory to God.
They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak in foreign languages according as the Spirit gave them words to utter.
These men they brought to the Apostles, and, after prayer, they laid their hands upon them.
These men they brought to the Apostles, and, after prayer, they laid their hands upon them.
They, when they came down, prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit:
Then the Apostles placed their hands upon them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Then the Apostles placed their hands upon them, and they received the Holy Spirit. When, however, Simon saw that it was through the laying on of the Apostles' hands that the Spirit was bestowed, he offered them money. read more. "Give me too," he said, "that power, so that every one on whom I place my hands will receive the Holy Spirit."
He has seen a man called Ananias come and lay his hands upon him so that he may recover his sight."
So Ananias went and entered the house; and, laying his two hands upon Saul, said, "Saul, brother, the Lord--even Jesus who appeared to you on your journey--has sent me, that you may recover your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit."
So Ananias went and entered the house; and, laying his two hands upon Saul, said, "Saul, brother, the Lord--even Jesus who appeared to you on your journey--has sent me, that you may recover your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit."
So Ananias went and entered the house; and, laying his two hands upon Saul, said, "Saul, brother, the Lord--even Jesus who appeared to you on your journey--has sent me, that you may recover your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit."
So Ananias went and entered the house; and, laying his two hands upon Saul, said, "Saul, brother, the Lord--even Jesus who appeared to you on your journey--has sent me, that you may recover your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit." Instantly there dropped from his eyes what seemed to be scales, and he could see once more. Upon this he rose and received baptism;
So, after fasting and prayer and the laying on of hands, they let them go.
So, after fasting and prayer and the laying on of hands, they let them go.
And in every Church, after prayer and fasting, they selected Elders by show of hands, and commended them to the Lord on whom their faith rested.
"Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you first believed?" he asked them. "No," they replied, "we did not even hear that there is a Holy Spirit."
On hearing this, they were baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus; and when Paul laid his hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began to speak in tongues and to prophesy.
and when Paul laid his hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they began to speak in tongues and to prophesy.
It happened, however, that his father was lying ill of dysentery aggravated by attacks of fever; so Paul went to see him, and, after praying, laid his hands on him and cured him.
It happened, however, that his father was lying ill of dysentery aggravated by attacks of fever; so Paul went to see him, and, after praying, laid his hands on him and cured him.
But to each of us a manifestation of the Spirit has been granted for the common good.
In the case of such a person the punishment which was inflicted by the majority of you is enough.
Brethren, if anybody be detected in any misconduct, you who are spiritual should restore such a one in a spirit of meekness. And let each of you keep watch over himself, lest he also fall into temptation.
Do not be careless about the gifts with which you are endowed, which were conferred on you through a divine revelation when the hands of the elders were placed upon you.
Never entertain an accusation against an Elder except on the evidence of two of three witnesses. Those who persist in sin reprove in the presence of all, so that it may also be a warning to the rest. read more. I solemnly call upon you, in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of the elect angels, to carry out these instructions of mine without prejudice, and to do nothing from partiality. Do not ordain any one hastily; and do not be a partaker in the sins of others; keep *yourself* pure.
Do not ordain any one hastily; and do not be a partaker in the sins of others; keep *yourself* pure. (No longer be a water-drinker; but take a little wine for the sake of your digestion and your frequent ailments.) read more. The sins of some men are evident to the world, leading the way to your estimate of their characters, but the sins of others lag behind. So also the right actions of some are evident to the world, and those that are not cannot remain for ever out of sight.
For this reason let me remind you to rekindle God's gift which is yours through the laying on of my hands.
or of teaching about ceremonial washings, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and the last judgement.
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.)