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Genesis 48:12-20
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.
Martin G. Collins
Basic Doctrines: The Laying On of HandsRelated Topics: Basic Doctrines: Laying on of Hands | Blessing of Jacob | Blessing of Little Children | Blessings | God's Blessing | Laying On of HandsOther Forerunner Commentary entries containing Genesis 48:13:
2 Samuel 7:11-16
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Revelation 1:5
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