Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I am the LORD your God.
Don't pay attention to people who claim to talk to spirits, and don't go looking for fortune-tellers or wizards, because they will make you spiritually unclean. I am the LORD your God.
God is telling His people to stay away from anyone who claims to communicate with spirits or practice magic, because these things will corrupt them spiritually.
📚 Historical Context
This command was given to the Israelites as they were preparing to enter the Promised Land, where pagan nations regularly practiced divination, necromancy, and spirit worship. God wanted His people to be completely separate from these occult practices that were common among the Canaanite tribes they would encounter. These spiritual practices were seen as directly opposing trust in God alone for guidance and protection.
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