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magic, magician
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.
(See also: divination, Egypt, Pharaoh, power, sorcery)