KJV ORIGINAL
Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Or someone who casts spells, or someone who talks to evil spirits, or a sorcerer, or someone who tries to speak with the dead.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is continuing a list of occult practices that God forbids His people from participating in.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Moses' instructions to the Israelites before they entered the Promised Land. The surrounding nations practiced various forms of divination, magic, and spirit communication, which were deeply woven into their religious and cultural practices. God was calling His people to be completely separate from these practices and to trust Him alone for guidance and protection.
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