Laying on of hands

An action of God or human beings, often understood to convey healing, blessing or the gift of the Holy Spirit. It also indicates the conferring of authority upon individuals for the purpose of ministry.

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Laying on of hands and the communication of gifts Laying on of hands communicates God’s blessing Mk 10:16 See also Ge 48:14–20 Laying on of hands conveys God’s healing Lk 4:40 See also Mt 8:3; Mt 9:18; Mt 9:29–30; Mk 6:5; Mk 7:32–35; Mk 16:18; Lk 13:13; Ac 28:8; Jas 5:14 Laying on of hands conveys the…