laying on of hands
noun
Theology. a rite in which the cleric's hands are placed on the head of a person being confirmed, ordained, or the like.
(in divine healing) the placing of the hands of the healer upon the person to be cured.
Words nearby laying on of hands
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Origin of laying on of hands
First recorded in 1490–1500
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British Dictionary definitions for laying on of hands
laying on of hands
noun
(in Christian ordination, confirmation, faith healing, etc) the act of laying hands on a person's head to confer spiritual blessing
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