laying on of hands
noun phrase
: the act of laying hands usually on a person's head to confer a spiritual blessing (as in Christian ordination, confirmation, or faith healing)
Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
laying on of hands
phrase
as in blessing
a prayer calling for divine care, protection, or favor The mother hoped a laying on of hands would heal her sick child. Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- blessing
- benediction
- prayer
- benison
- petition
- plea
- grace
- invocation
- supplication
- appeal
- entreaty
- sanctification
- intercession
- Godspeed
- orison
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- execration
- curse
- anathema
- malediction
- imprecation
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