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magic, magical, magician, magicians, who talk with spirits, who talks with spirits, those who talked with spirits, spiritist, spiritists

Definition:

The term "magic" refers to the practice of using supernatural power that does not come from God. A "magician" is someone who practices magic.

  • In Egypt, when God did miraculous things through Moses, the Egyptian pharaoh's magicians were able to do some of the same things, but their power did not come from God.
  • Magic often involves casting spells or repeating certain words in order to make something supernatural happen.
  • God commands his people to not do any of these practices of magic or divination.
  • A sorcerer is a type of magician, usually one who uses magic to do harm to others.
  • A spiritist is a person who talks with spirits.

(See also: divination, Egypt, Pharaoh, power, sorcery)

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H178, H2748, H2749, H3049, G3097