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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Counter-Charm</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/c/counter-charm.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/genesis/1-1.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/c/counter-charm.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Counter-Charm</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/c/countercharm.htm" title="Countercharm">◄</a> Counter-Charm <a href="/topical/c/counter-cultural_commitment.htm" title="Counter-Cultural Commitment">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>In biblical terms, a counter-charm refers to an action or invocation intended to nullify or counteract the effects of a charm or spell. The concept of counter-charms is closely related to the biblical teachings on spiritual warfare, the power of God over evil, and the rejection of pagan practices.<br><br><b>Biblical Context</b><br><br>The Bible consistently warns against the use of charms, spells, and other forms of sorcery. In <a href="/deuteronomy/18-10.htm">Deuteronomy 18:10-12</a> , God explicitly forbids the Israelites from engaging in such practices: "Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the LORD."<br><br>The Bible does not provide specific instructions for counter-charms, as the focus is on reliance upon God’s power and protection rather than on human or magical means. The emphasis is on faith in God and His Word as the ultimate defense against any form of spiritual attack.<br><br><b>Spiritual Warfare</b><br><br><a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a> provides a framework for understanding spiritual warfare, which can be seen as a form of countering the influence of evil. Believers are encouraged to "put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes" (<a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">Ephesians 6:11</a>). This passage describes the armor of God, which includes truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, salvation, the Word of God, and prayer. These elements serve as spiritual defenses against any form of evil, including charms and spells.<br><br><b>Reliance on God’s Power</b><br><br>The Bible emphasizes that God’s power is supreme over any form of evil. In 1 <a href="/john/4-4.htm">John 4:4</a> , believers are reassured: "You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world." This verse underscores the belief that God’s presence within believers is more powerful than any external spiritual threat.<br><br><b>Rejection of Pagan Practices</b><br><br>Throughout Scripture, there is a clear call to reject pagan practices, including the use of charms and spells. In <a href="/acts/19-19.htm">Acts 19:19</a> , we see an example of new believers in Ephesus who, upon converting to Christianity, "brought their magic books and burned them in front of everyone." This act of renunciation demonstrates the early Christians' commitment to abandoning former practices and relying solely on God.<br><br><b>Prayer as a Counter-Measure</b><br><br>Prayer is a central component of the Christian response to spiritual threats. <a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6-7</a> encourages believers: "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Through prayer, believers seek God’s protection and guidance, trusting in His ability to counteract any form of evil.<br><br>In summary, while the Bible does not explicitly mention counter-charms, it provides a comprehensive approach to dealing with spiritual threats through faith, reliance on God’s power, and the rejection of pagan practices. Believers are called to trust in God’s sovereignty and to engage in spiritual warfare through the armor of God and prayer.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">COUNTER-CHARM</span><p>koun'-ter-charm.<br><br>See <a href="../a/amulet.htm">AMULET</a>; <a href="../c/charm.htm">CHARM</a>.<p><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/bunyan/the_works_of_john_bunyan_volumes_1-3/memoir_of_john_bunyan.htm"><span class="l">Memoir of John Bunyan</span></a> <br>The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3. <. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/memoir of john bunyan.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/c/countercharm.htm"><span class="l"><b>Countercharm</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. (n.) That which has the power of destroying the effect of a charm. Int. Standard<br> Bible Encyclopedia. <b>COUNTER</b>-<b>CHARM</b>. koun'-ter-charm. See AMULET; CHARM. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/countercharm.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/counter-charm.htm"><span class="l"><b>Counter</b>-<b>charm</b></span></a><br><b>Counter</b>-<b>charm</b>. <b>Countercharm</b>, <b>Counter</b>-<b>charm</b>. Counterfeit . Int. <b>...</b> See AMULET; CHARM. <br><b>Countercharm</b>, <b>Counter</b>-<b>charm</b>. Counterfeit . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/counter-charm.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/counterfeit.htm"><span class="l">Counterfeit (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/counterfeit.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/countenances.htm"><span class="l">Countenances (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/countenances.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/charm.htm"><span class="l">Charm (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> and the like. In the last, its negative meaning, the word "<b>countercharm</b>"<br> (German, Gegenzauber) is commonly used. Charms are divisible <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/charm.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/tobit.htm"><span class="l">Tobit</span></a><br><b>...</b> The smoke that resulted acted as a <b>countercharm</b>, for it drove away the evil spirit<br> who nevermore returned (Tobit 8:1;). At the request of Tobias, Raphael <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/tobit.htm - 34k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/anaharath.htm"><span class="l">Anaharath (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> The smoke that resulted acted as a <b>countercharm</b>, for it drove away the evil spirit<br> who nevermore returned (Tobit 8:1;). At the request of Tobias, Raphael <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/anaharath.htm - 87k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/amulet.htm"><span class="l">Amulet</span></a><br><b>...</b> This is suggested by the Greek name phulakterion (whence the English name) which<br> in the 1st century of our era denoted a <b>counter</b><b>charm</b> or defense (phulasso <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/amulet.htm - 17k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Counter-Reformation.html">What was the Counter-Reformation? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Witness-Lee-local-church.html">Are the teachings of Witness Lee and the Local Church biblical? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Synod-of-Dort.html">What was the Synod of Dort? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible 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