1. Matthieu 9:18–19 (NEG79)
  2. Explication du texte

Why did the ruler specifically ask Jesus to lay his hand on his daughter?

Matthieu 9:18–19 (NEG79)

18 Tandis qu'il leur adressait ces paroles, voici, un chef arriva, se prosterna devant lui, et dit: Ma fille est morte il y a un instant; mais viens, impose-lui les mains, et elle vivra.

En bref

Jairus specifically asked for the laying of hands because, as the synagogue ruler, he had probably already seen Jesus heal in that way (see Matthew 8:3, Matthew 8:14). Jesus’ word had power to heal the sick, and he exercised this power in the laying on of hands (see Exodus 29:10, Matthew 9:21, Acts 8:16–25).

Jairus specifically requested for the laying of hands because, as ruler of the synagogue, he most likely had already witnessed Jesus conduct several miraculous healings in this way (see Matthew 8:3). The words that Jesus spoke were powerful enough to heal the sick, and this power was transferred by means of the laying of hands (see Exodus 29:10, Matthew 9:21, Acts 8:16–25).1