laying on of hands Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
laying on of hands in Smith's Bible Dictionary
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.)
laying on of hands in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
LAYING ON OF HANDS See Hand.
laying on of hands in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
(See BAPTISM.)