King James Version with full narration by Alexander Scourby
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Witchcraft
CategoryCultural Term / Forbidden Practice
Modern Equivalentsorcery; the practice of occult arts; magic.
KJV Word TypeNoun
DefinitionThe practice of sorcery, magic, or occult arts — the attempt to manipulate spiritual forces outside of God's revealed authority. Expressly forbidden under Mosaic Law as an abomination. Paul lists it among the works of the flesh. Saul's consultation of the witch of Endor is one of the most dramatic OT examples.
Key Verses"Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication... witchcraft, hatred." (Galatians 5:19–20); "For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry." (1 Samuel 15:23)