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magic, magician

Definition:

The term "magic" refers to the practice of using supernatural power that does not come from God. A "magician" is someone who practices magic.

  • In Egypt, when God did miraculous things through Moses, the Egyptian pharaoh's magicians were able to do some of the same things, but their power did not come from God.
  • Magic often involves casting spells or repeating certain words in order to make something supernatural happen.
  • God commands his people to not do any of these practices of magic or divination.
  • A sorcerer is a type of magician, usually one who uses magic to do harm to others.

(See also: other/divination · other/egypt · other/pharaoh · kt/power · other/sorcery)

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