impartations

Impartations refer to the act or process of imparting something from one person to another. The plural form is used when referring to multiple instances or types of transfer. In general usage, impartations describe the transmission of knowledge, skills, or cultural practices from teachers, mentors, or institutions to learners.

In religious contexts, impartation commonly refers to the transfer of spiritual gifts, power, or authority. In Pentecostal and Charismatic circles, practitioners may describe impartation as an act performed through laying on of hands, prayer, or blessings that is believed to release or strengthen gifts such as prophecy, healing, or preaching ability. Advocates view impartation as a genuine transfer of spiritual enablement; critics question the absence of objective verification and warn of potential suggestibility or manipulation. The practice often occurs within revival meetings, schools of ministry, or networks that emphasize apostolic or prophetic authority. Theoretical interpretations vary, with some traditions tying impartation to biblical patterns of blessing or apostolic succession, and others describing it as primarily experiential.

In secular contexts, impartation is the straightforward act of teaching or conveying information, skills, or values. It is a core function of education and mentoring, focusing on deliberate transmission rather than mere exposure.