What is Meant by “Wizards” in the Bible?
There are a few mentions of wizards in the bible, which struck me as very odd.
In Leviticus 19:31: Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I am the LORD your God.
And in 20:6 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.
I'm assuming these aren't guys with long beards and pointy hats. What is the meaning, exactly?
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Another translation that will make it more clear is the New World Translation:
Leviticus 19:31
31 “‘Do not turn yourselves to the spirit mediums,*+ and do not consult professional foretellers of events,+ so as to become unclean by them. I am Jehovah YOUR God.
Any men that used spiritism to foretell the future. This also includes any women who use divination.
Wizard
n. [from wise.] A conjurer; an enchanter; a sorcerer. Leviticus 20.
The wily wizard must be caught.
Wizard, a.
1. Enchanting; charming.
2. Haunted by wizards.
Oops, the Ministry of Magic wasn't able to delete those parts. Just ignore them.
Male witches, who are into witchcraft and spiritism.