And the soul that turneth after such as have familiar spirits, and after wizards, to go a whoring after them, I will even set my face against that soul, and will cut him off from among his people.
If anyone turns to those who speak with spirits or practice magic, chasing after them like an unfaithful spouse, I will oppose that person directly and remove them from their community.
God is warning that turning to spiritual mediums and fortune-tellers instead of Him will result in serious consequences and separation from His people.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of Moses, the Israelites were establishing themselves as a distinct nation after their exodus from Egypt, and God was providing them with the Law to guide their moral and spiritual lives. This included warnings against practices like consulting mediums or wizards, which were prevalent in the surrounding Canaanite and other pagan cultures that involved worship of false gods and spirits. These prohibitions were essential to protect the Israelites from spiritual corruption and to maintain their covenant relationship with God as a holy people.
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