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.

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“Laying on of hands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laying%20on%20of%20hands. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.

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