Thematic Bible: Laying on of
Thematic Bible
hands » Laying on of » In ordination or consecration of men for service
[Then] they presented these men to the apostles, who prayed for them while placing their hands on them [to signify their appointment].
Verse Concepts
Do not neglect [using] the gift [i.e., of serving as an evangelist. See II Tim. 4:5], which was given to you in response to a prophetic message [or, prediction], along with the laying on of the elders' hands [i.e., signifying your appointment].
Verse Concepts
Do not be in a hurry to lay hands on anyone [i.e., to appoint them to office. See 4:14], and do not participate in the sins of other people. [Note: If Timothy failed to carefully determine the qualifications of a prospective elder before appointing him, it would make him partially responsible for any wrongdoing by that elder]. Keep yourself pure [i.e., of involvement in anyone's sins].
Verse Concepts
The reason I am reminding you [of these things] is so that you will rekindle the gift from God, which is in your life through the laying on my hands. [Note: This "gift" was probably his ordination to serve as an evangelist (See 4:1-5), and in addition, may have included a supernatural "spiritual gift" bestowed by the apostle Paul].
Verse Concepts
hands » Laying on of » Lifted up
Therefore, I want the men to pray in every place [i.e., in all worship assemblies. See verses 1-2], lifting up holy hands without being angry or argumentative. [Note: This passage stresses both the physical and spiritual aspects of prayer].
Verse Concepts
hands » Laying on of » In healing
And it happened that Publius' father lay sick with a fever and dysentery. Paul went [to his house] and, after praying and placing hands on him, healed him.
Verse Concepts
And they brought to Him a deaf man who had a speech impediment and they begged Him to place His hand on him [for healing].
Verse Concepts
they will pick up snakes [i.e., without being harmed]; and if they happen to drink anything poisonous, it will not harm them; they will place hands on sick people [i.e., with prayer] and they will be healed."
Verse Concepts
Then He placed His hands on her and immediately she straightened up and praised God.
Verse Concepts
And He could not perform any supernatural deed there [i.e., because of their lack of faith in Him], except He placed hands on a few sick people [i.e., accompanied by prayer ?] and healed them.
Verse Concepts
And when the sun was setting, everyone who had friends or relatives who were sick with various diseases brought them to Jesus and He placed His hands on each one of them and healed them.
Verse Concepts
hands » Laying on of » In consecration of offerings
hands » Laying on of » In blessing
Then He lifted up the children into His arms, and placing His hands on them, He asked God's blessing on them.
Verse Concepts
So, He placed His hands on them [i.e., to bestow a blessing] and [then] left that place.
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