Witchcraft, in the context of the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, refers to the practice of sorcery or magic with the aid of evil spirits. The Bible explicitly forbids the practice of witchcraft, stating that it is an abomination to the Lord. It is seen as a form of rebellion against God and is tied to idolatry and the worship of false gods. In the KJV, witchcraft is mentioned multiple times, primarily in the Old Testament. One of the most notable passages is found in Exodus 22:18, which states, "Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live." This verse emphasizes the severity of witchcraft and the punishment that should be applied to those who engage in it.
1 Samuel 15:23 - For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king.
Isaiah 19 3 - And the spirit of Egypt shall fail in the midst thereof; and I will destroy the counsel thereof and they shall seek to the idols, and to the charmers, and to them that have familiar spirits, and to the wizards. 1 Corinthians 2 12 chapter context similar meaning Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
" This verse emphasizes the severity of witchcraft and the punishment that should be applied to those who engage in it. Leviticus 19:31 warns against consulting familiar spirits or wizards, stating that those who do so shall be defiled. Deuteronomy 18:10-12 provides a comprehensive list of practices related to witchcraft, including divination, sorcery, and enchantment, and declares them to be detestable to the Lord.
"THE SPIRIT OF WITCHCRAFT" in the KJV Bible
2 Chronicles 33:6 chapter context similar meaning "And he caused his children to pass through the fire in the valley of the son of Hinnom: also he observed times, and used enchantments, and used witchcraft, and dealt with a familiar spirit, and with wizards: he wrought much evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger." 2 Chronicles 33:6 KJV copy save And he caused his children to pass through the fire in the valley of the son of Hinnom: also he observed times, and used enchantments, and used witchcraft , and dealt with a familiar spirit , and with wizards: he wrought much evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger.
1 Samuel 15:23 chapter context similar meaning "For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king." 1 Samuel 15:23 KJV copy save For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft , and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king.
Isaiah 11:2 chapter context similar meaning "And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;" Isaiah 11:2 KJV copy save And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;
Romans 8:9 chapter context similar meaning "But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his." Romans 8:9 KJV copy save But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit , if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
Proverbs 18:14 chapter context similar meaning "The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?" Proverbs 18:14 KJV copy save The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?
Ezekiel 1:20 chapter context similar meaning "Whithersoever the spirit was to go, they went, thither was their spirit to go; and the wheels were lifted up over against them: for the spirit of the living creature was in the wheels." Ezekiel 1:20 KJV copy save Whithersoever the spirit was to go, they went, thither was their spirit to go; and the wheels were lifted up over against them: for the spirit of the living creature was in the wheels.
Romans 8:16 chapter context similar meaning "The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:" Romans 8:16 KJV copy save The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit , that we are the children of God:
Haggai 1:14 chapter context similar meaning "And the LORD stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, and the spirit of all the remnant of the people; and they came and did work in the house of the LORD of hosts, their God," Haggai 1:14 KJV copy save And the LORD stirred up the spirit of Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, and the spirit of all the remnant of the people; and they came and did work in the house of the LORD of hosts, their God,
Galatians 5:25 chapter context similar meaning "If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit." Galatians 5:25 KJV copy save If we live in the Spirit , let us also walk in the Spirit .
Romans 8:15 chapter context similar meaning "For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father." Romans 8:15 KJV copy save For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
Ezekiel 3:14 chapter context similar meaning "So the spirit lifted me up, and took me away, and I went in bitterness, in the heat of my spirit; but the hand of the LORD was strong upon me." Ezekiel 3:14 KJV copy save So the spirit lifted me up, and took me away, and I went in bitterness, in the heat of my spirit ; but the hand of the LORD was strong upon me.
1 Corinthians 2:10 chapter context similar meaning "But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God." 1 Corinthians 2:10 KJV copy save But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit : for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
Ezekiel 11:24 chapter context similar meaning "Afterwards the spirit took me up, and brought me in a vision by the Spirit of God into Chaldea, to them of the captivity. So the vision that I had seen went up from me." Ezekiel 11:24 KJV copy save Afterwards the spirit took me up, and brought me in a vision by the Spirit of God into Chaldea, to them of the captivity. So the vision that I had seen went up from me.
1 John 4:2 chapter context similar meaning "Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:" 1 John 4:2 KJV copy save Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:
Romans 8:26 chapter context similar meaning "Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered." Romans 8:26 KJV copy save Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
2 Corinthians 3:17 chapter context similar meaning "Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty." 2 Corinthians 3:17 KJV copy save Now the Lord is that Spirit : and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
1 Corinthians 12:8 chapter context similar meaning "For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;" 1 Corinthians 12:8 KJV copy save For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit ;
1 Corinthians 2:12 chapter context similar meaning "Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God." 1 Corinthians 2:12 KJV copy save Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
John 4:24 chapter context similar meaning "God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth." John 4:24 KJV copy save God is a Spirit : and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
1 Samuel 16:14 chapter context similar meaning "But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him." 1 Samuel 16:14 KJV copy save But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.
2 Corinthians 3:6 chapter context similar meaning "Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life." 2 Corinthians 3:6 KJV copy save Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit : for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.
Mark 9:25 chapter context similar meaning "When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit, saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit, I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him." Mark 9:25 KJV copy save When Jesus saw that the people came running together, he rebuked the foul spirit , saying unto him, Thou dumb and deaf spirit , I charge thee, come out of him, and enter no more into him.
1 Corinthians 12:13 chapter context similar meaning "For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit." 1 Corinthians 12:13 KJV copy save For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit .
Ecclesiastes 3:21 chapter context similar meaning "Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth?" Ecclesiastes 3:21 KJV copy save Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth?
John 6:63 chapter context similar meaning "It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life." John 6:63 KJV copy save It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit , and they are life.
Ecclesiastes 7:8 chapter context similar meaning "Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit." Ecclesiastes 7:8 KJV copy save Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit .
Malachi 2:15 chapter context similar meaning "And did not he make one? Yet had he the residue of the spirit. And wherefore one? That he might seek a godly seed. Therefore take heed to your spirit, and let none deal treacherously against the wife of his youth." Malachi 2:15 KJV copy save And did not he make one? Yet had he the residue of the spirit . And wherefore one? That he might seek a godly seed. Therefore take heed to your spirit , and let none deal treacherously against the wife of his youth.
Isaiah 4:4 chapter context similar meaning "When the Lord shall have washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion, and shall have purged the blood of Jerusalem from the midst thereof by the spirit of judgment, and by the spirit of burning." Isaiah 4:4 KJV copy save When the Lord shall have washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion, and shall have purged the blood of Jerusalem from the midst thereof by the spirit of judgment, and by the spirit of burning.
1 John 5:6 chapter context similar meaning "This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth." 1 John 5:6 KJV copy save This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth.
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Malachi 2:15 chapter context similar meaning "And did not he make one? Yet had he the residue of the spirit. And wherefore one? That he might seek a godly seed. Therefore take heed to your spirit, and let none deal treacherously against the wife of his youth." Malachi 2:15 KJV copy save And did not he make one? Yet had he the residue of the spirit . And wherefore one? That he might seek a godly seed. Therefore take heed to your spirit , and let none deal treacherously against the wife of his youth.
The New Testament also addresses the issue of witchcraft. In Galatians 5:20, witchcraft is listed as one of the works of the flesh, along with other sinful behaviors. This passage serves as a reminder that witchcraft goes against the teachings of Jesus and should be avoided by believers. Throughout the Bible, witchcraft is portrayed as a dangerous and deceptive practice. It is associated with deception, manipulation, and the power of evil spirits. The main message conveyed in the KJV is that engaging in witchcraft is a sin and is contrary to God's will. In conclusion, the King James Version of the Bible condemns witchcraft as an abomination and warns against its practice. Believers are encouraged to reject any form of sorcery or magic that involves the use of evil spirits. Instead, Christians are called to worship and follow the one true God..
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