Laying On Of Hands (Noun)
Meaning 1
The application of a faith healer's hands to the patient's body.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Laying hands on a person's head to invoke spiritual blessing in Christian ordination.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The bishop performed the laying on of hands to ordain the new priest, imparting spiritual authority and blessing.
- In the Christian tradition, the laying on of hands is a sacramental act that seals a person's calling to ministry.
- The apostle Paul wrote about the laying on of hands as a means of imparting spiritual gifts and authority to believers.
- During the ordination ceremony, the elders gathered around the candidate and performed the laying on of hands, praying for wisdom and guidance.
- The laying on of hands is a tangible expression of God's presence and blessing, and is often accompanied by prayer and anointing with oil.