Term

laying on of hands

A New Testament practice that often accompanied prayer as a means of personal ministry to individuals.

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Definition

A practice that often accompanied prayer in the New Testament as a means of personal ministry to individuals.

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Sources

  1. 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 48B.11Original citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 48B.11.

Last revised August 14, 2026