Greek 1936. epithesis -- a laying on, an assault ... [1 Tim 4:14 shows how the " laying on of hands" helps spur people to receive God's . These endowments bring great fruitfulness to the Lord's Church. ... /greek/1936.htm - 7k4244. presbuterion -- a body of elders ... 1 Tim 4:14: Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, which was bestowed on you through prophetic utterance with the laying on of hands by the () ( ... /greek/4244.htm - 7k Smith's Bible Dictionary Laying On of HandsThis "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.) |
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