Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898)
WITCH'CRAFT, 1 Sam 15:23, WITCH, Deut 18:10, WIZARD. Lev 20:27. A man who pretends to supernatural power, so that he can foretell future events, cure diseases, call up or drive away spirits, or disclose information beyond the reach of the natural powers, is called a wizard. A woman of like practices is called a witch, and the evil art itself is called witchcraft. T. T. Ex 22:18; Deut 18:11-12; Lev 20:6; Nah 3:4; Gal 5:20.
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