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Enchantments

Easton's Bible Dictionary

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  • The rendering of Hebrew Latim_ or _lehatim , Which means "something covered," "muffled up;" secret arts, tricks ( Exodus 7:11,22; 8:7,18 ), by which the Egyptian magicians imposed on the credulity of Pharaoh.

  • The rendering of the Hebrew Keshaphim , "Muttered spells" or "incantations," rendered "sorceries" in Isaiah 47:9,12 , i.e., the using of certain formulae under the belief that men could thus be bound.

  • Hebrew Lehashim , "Charming," as of serpents ( Jeremiah 8:17; Compare Psalm 58:5 ).

  • Hebrew Nehashim , The enchantments or omens used by Balaam ( Numbers 24:1 ); his endeavouring to gain omens favourable to his design.

  • Hebrew Heber ( Isaiah 47:9,12 ), "magical spells." All kinds of enchantments were condemned by the Mosaic law (Leviticus 19:26; Deuteronomy 18:10-12 ). (See DIVINATION .)

    Bibliography Information
    Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Enchantments'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​e/enchantments.html. 1897.
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