King James Version
Matthew 19:15 in the King James Version says “And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.” — study this verse from Matthew chapter 19 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.”
Matthew 19:15 · KJV
Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.
But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.
And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?
And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“them”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
“his hands”
G5495the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by hebraism) a means or instrument)
“and departed”
G4198to traverse, i.e., travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively, die), live, etc.)
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