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Hebrews 6:2

King James Version (KJV)

Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

Translations

Hebrews 6:2 - Amplified Bible

With teachings about purifying, the laying on of hands, the resurrection from the dead, and eternal judgment {and} punishment. [These are all matters of which you should have been fully aware long, long ago.]

Hebrews 6:2 - American Standard Version

of the teaching of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

Hebrews 6:2 - Bible in Basic English

The teaching of baptisms, and of the putting on of hands, and of the future life of the dead, and of the judging on the last day.

Hebrews 6:2 - Darby Bible

of [the] doctrine of washings, and of imposition of hands, and of resurrection of [the] dead, and of eternal judgment;

Hebrews 6:2 - English Standard Version

and of instruction about washings, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.

Hebrews 6:2 - King James Version

Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

Hebrews 6:2 - La Biblia de las Americas

de la enseñanza sobre lavamientos, de la imposiciòn de manos, de la resurrecciòn de los muertos y del juicio eterno.

Hebrews 6:2 - The Message

Hebrews 6:2 - New American Standard Bible

of instruction about washings and laying on of hands, and the resurrection of the dead and eternal judgment.

Hebrews 6:2 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

de la enseñanza sobre lavamientos, de la imposiciòn de manos, de la resurrecciòn de los muertos y del juicio eterno.

Hebrews 6:2 - World English Bible

of the teaching of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.

Hebrews 6:2 - Young's Living Translation

of the teaching of baptisms, of laying on also of hands, of rising again also of the dead, and of judgment age-during,

Hebrews 6:2 - Additional Comments

Laying on of Hands-
God's use of the laying on of hands symbolizes the bestowal of blessings, authority and distinctiveness. It is a symbolic act designed to represent God Himself setting a person apart for a holy use, whether for service, healing, protection and guidance or blessing.

1. In the Old Testament did the laying on of hands play a part in offering sacrifices? Ex 29:10; Lev 1:4; 3:2, 8, 13; 4:15.
Comment: The Aaronic priests were purified for service to God through the transferal of their sins to a bull. Similarly, when an Israelite presented a peace or a sin offering, he laid his hands upon the animal being offered, identifying himself with it and transferring his guilt to the animal. Thus, the animal was set apart by God through the laying on of hands.

2. Why did the high priest lay hands on the Azazel goat on the day of Atonement? Lev 16:7-10, 21-22.
Comment: The goat that represented Jesus Christ was offered as a sin offering, typifying His taking our sins upon Himself as an innocent substitute sacrifice. The other goat, representing Satan, was called the azazel. The high priest laid his hands upon the Azazel goat's head, confessing the sins of the people. The goat, now bearing those sins, was driven into the wilderness. After Christ's return, Satan will bear his own guilt and be completely removed from man's presence, being bound for 1,000 years (Rev 20:1-3).

3. Was the laying on of hands used in Old Testament ordinations? Num 8:10; 27:16-23; Deut 34:9.
Comment: Moses laid his hands upon Joshua, signifying the transferal of some of his authority to lead the nation. This rite of ordination was always accompanied by a special commission and the giving of special authority.

4. Was laying on of hands used in passing judgment? Ex 7:4; Lev 24:14; Deut 13:6-10. Was it used when sparing someone from judgment? Gen 22:12; Ex 24:9-11.
Comment: God laid His hands on Egypt in divine judgment by sending plagues. When trying a blasphemer, each witness placed his hands upon the guilty person to signify his acceptance of the verdict. Conversely, when a victim was spared deathwhen God commanded Abraham not to sacrifice Isaac or when He allowed the leaders of Israel to see Him without dyingcy is described as hands not being laid on the spared victim.

5. Were special blessings conferred by the laying on of hands? Genesis 48:12-20; Psalm 139:4-6; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15-17.
Comment: Jacob laid his hands on his grandsons' heads to confer God's blessing upon them. David considered God's hand upon him as a blessing and comfort. Jesus blessed little children by laying His hands on them.

6. Does the Bible sanction the laying on of hands for healing? Matthew 9:18-30; Mark 6:5; 16:17-18; Luke 4:40; 13:10-13; Acts 5:12; 28:8; James 5:14-15.
Comment: Jesus and His apostles touched the sick when they healed, yet miracles often occurred without this physical act. The miraculous power to heal derives from God's authority, not from the physical touch of the hands.

7. Are special spiritual gifts given through the laying on of hands? Acts 9:17; 19:6; I Timothy 4:14; II Timothy 1:6-7.
Comment: Usually, the Holy Spirit was given by the laying on of an elder's hands, confirming baptism. However, Acts 8:14-17 says that the Samaritans received the Holy Spirit after baptism, while Acts 10:44-48 says that it fell upon Cornelius' household before baptism. Sometimes God makes exceptions to work out His own will and plan.
Timothy received special spiritual gifts from the hands of the elders, including the gifts of wisdom and teaching. Paul reminded him that ordination bestowed such gifts upon him and that he needed to stir up God's Spirit to use them.

8. Is this rite used to set people apart for special tasks? Acts 6:3-6; 13:2-3; I Timothy 5:22.
Comment: As in these examples, the laying on of hands is part of a formal ceremony by which the church commissions selected people into their new service. Paul advises that this should take place only after the entire matter is properly and prayerfully considered.
Laying on of hands, performed by ordained elders of the church during prayer, signifies an ordination or setting apart. The church, following biblical precedent, uses the laying on of hands for requesting the Holy Spirit after baptism, anointing the sick, ordaining ministers, consecrating marriage vows, blessing little children and requesting special gifts of God.

(Article by Martin G. Collins, Church of the Great God)

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