English Dictionary

laying on of hands

名詞

(religion, chiefly Christianity) The practice of using touch to communicate spiritual energy from one person to another, especially as an act of healing and (Christianity) the charism whereby new bishops are initiated into the apostolic succession.

日本語の意味

（宗教、特にキリスト教において）他者に対して手を置くことにより、霊的なエネルギーを伝達し、癒しなどをもたらす儀式的行為 / （キリスト教において）新たな司教が、使徒継承の権限を得るために受ける聖なる儀式としての手の置き

During the healing service, the minister prayed over the sick with a gentle laying on of hands to invoke God's restorative power.

癒しの礼拝で、牧師は病人に静かに按手を施して、神の回復の力を呼び起こしました。

意味（1）

(religion, chiefly Christianity) The practice of using touch to communicate spiritual energy from one person to another, especially as an act of healing and (Christianity) the charism whereby new bishops are initiated into the apostolic succession.

And when Simon ſaw that through laying on of the Apoſtles hands', the holy Ghoſt was giuen, hee offered them money,[…]

layings on of hands （ plural ）