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layings on of hands

layings on of hands is the plural of laying on of hands.

Meaning of laying on of hands

Noun

laying on of hands (plural layings on of hands)

  1. The practice of using touch to communicate spiritual energy from one person to another, especially as an act of healing.
    • And when Simon ſaw that through laying on of the Apoſtles hands', the holy Ghoſt was giuen, hee offered them money,[…]1611, The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker, […], →OCLC, Acts 8:18, column 1
  2. The charism whereby new bishops are initiated into the apostolic succession.
    Synonyms:
    chirothesia

Questions about layings on of hands

What is layings on of hands the plural of?
Layings on of hands is the plural of laying on of hands.

Words near layings on of hands in the dictionary

  1. laying up in lavender
  2. laying up with
  3. laying waste
  4. laying-on of hands
  5. layings
  6. layings on of hands
  7. layings-on of hands
  8. layins
  9. Layla
  10. Laylah
  11. layland

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