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@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ This sentence uses a double negative to create emphasis of the positive equivale
 
 # to lay his hands on a few sick people
 
-"Laying on hands" refers to a prophet or teacher placing his hands on someone and imparting either healing or a blessing. In this case, Jesus is healing people.
+Prophets and teachers would put their hands on people in order to heal them or bless them. In this case, Jesus was healing people.
 
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