Act 6:6 | RWP | e4.org | They laid their hands on them ( επεθηκαν αυτοις τας χειρας ). First aorist active indicative of επιτιθημ . Probably by the apostles who ratified the choice (verse ). The laying on of hands "was a symbol of the impartation of the gifts and graces which they needed to qualify them for the office. It was of the nature of a prayer that God would bestow the necessary gifts, rather than a pledge that they were actually conferred" (Hackett).

‏ Acts 6:6

They laid their hands on them ( επεθηκαν αυτοις τας χειρας ). First aorist active indicative of επιτιθημ. Probably by the apostles who ratified the choice (verse 3). The laying on of hands "was a symbol of the impartation of the gifts and graces which they needed to qualify them for the office. It was of the nature of a prayer that God would bestow the necessary gifts, rather than a pledge that they were actually conferred" (Hackett).