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 is speaking these things to them, behold, a ruler, having come to Him, was worshiping Him, saying, "My daughter just now died; but, coming, lay Thy hand upon her, and she shall live."
Then were brought to Him little children, that He might put His hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them.
Then were brought to Him little children, that He might put His hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them.
Then were brought to Him little children, that He might put His hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them.
And, having laid His hands on them, He departed thence.
And Jesus, moved with compassion, and stretching forth His hand, touched him, and saith to him, "I am willing; be cleansed."
And He could there do no mighty work, except that, laying His hands on a few sick people, He healed them.
And they bring to Him one deaf, and speaking with difficulty; and they beseech Him to lay His hand upon him.
And, taking hold of the blind man's hand, He brought him out of the village; and, spitting in his eyes, and putting His hands upon him, He asked him, "Do you see anything?"
And, as the sun was setting, all, as many as had any ailing with divers diseases, brought them to Him; and He, laying His hands on each one of them, was healing them.
And, stretching forth His hand, He touched him, saying, "I am willing; be made clean." And straightway the leprosy departed from him.
And He laid His hands on her, and immediately she was made straight, and was glorifying God.
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues, even as the Spirit was giving them to declare.
whom they set before the apostles; and, having prayed, they laid their hands on them.
whom they set before the apostles; and, having prayed, they laid their hands on them.
who, indeed, having come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit;
Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.
Then they laid their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit. Now Simon, seeing that through the laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Spirit was given, offered them money, read more. saying, "Give me also this authority, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Spirit."
and in a vision he saw a man, Ananias by name, coming in, and laying his hands on him, that he might receive sight."
And Ananias went away, and entered into the house; and, laying his hands on him, said, "Brother Saul, the Lord hath sent me??ven Jesus, Who appeared to you in the way in which you were coming, sent me, that you may receive sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit."
And Ananias went away, and entered into the house; and, laying his hands on him, said, "Brother Saul, the Lord hath sent me??ven Jesus, Who appeared to you in the way in which you were coming, sent me, that you may receive sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit."
And Ananias went away, and entered into the house; and, laying his hands on him, said, "Brother Saul, the Lord hath sent me??ven Jesus, Who appeared to you in the way in which you were coming, sent me, that you may receive sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit."
And Ananias went away, and entered into the house; and, laying his hands on him, said, "Brother Saul, the Lord hath sent me??ven Jesus, Who appeared to you in the way in which you were coming, sent me, that you may receive sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit." and straightway there fell from his eyes as it were scales, and he received sight; and, arising, he was immersed; and, having taken food, he was strengthened.
Then, having fasted and prayed, and having laid hands on them, they sent them away.
Then, having fasted and prayed, and having laid hands on them, they sent them away.
And, having appointed elders for them in every assembly; and, having prayed with fastings, they commended them to the Lord on Whom they had believed.
and he said to them, "Did ye receive the Holy Spirit, after having believed?" And they said to him, "Nay, we did not even hear whether there is a Holy Spirit."
And, having heard this, they were immersed into the name of the Lord Jesus; and, Paul having laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they were speaking with tongues, and prophesying.
and, Paul having laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they were speaking with tongues, and prophesying.
And it happened that the father of Publius was lying prostrate, afflicted with fever and dysentery; to whom Paul coming, and praying, laying his hands on him, healed him.
And it happened that the father of Publius was lying prostrate, afflicted with fever and dysentery; to whom Paul coming, and praying, laying his hands on him, healed him.
And to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for profiting.
Sufficient for such a one was the punishment inflicted by the many;
Brethren, even if a man be caught in any trespass, ye who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of meekness; considering yourself, lest you also be tempted.
Neglect not the gift that is in you, which was given you through prophecy, with laying on of the hands of the eldership.
Against an elder receive not an accusation, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses. Those who sin reprove before all, that the rest also may have fear. read more. I solemnly charge you before God, and Christ Jesus, and the elect angels, that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality. Lay hands hastily on no one, neither be partaker of other men's sins. Keep yourself pure.
Lay hands hastily on no one, neither be partaker of other men's sins. Keep yourself pure. Be no longer a drinker of water, but use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent infirmities. read more. Some men's sins are openly manifest, going before to judgment; and some men also they follow after. In like manner also the works that are good are openly manifest; and those that are otherwise can not be hid.
For which cause, I put you in remembrance that you stir into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of hands.
of the teaching of immersions, and laying on of hands, of a resurrection of the dead, and 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.)