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These practices are consistently condemned throughout Scripture, as they are seen as attempts to access supernatural power apart from God.<br><br><b>Old Testament Context</b><br><br>In the Old Testament, the Israelites are repeatedly warned against engaging in practices that involve conjuring or summoning spirits. <a href="/deuteronomy/18-10.htm">Deuteronomy 18:10-12</a> states: "Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in the fire, practices divination or conjury, interprets omens, practices sorcery, casts spells, consults a medium or spiritist, or inquires of the dead. For whoever does these things is detestable to the LORD, and because of these detestable things the LORD your God is driving out the nations before you."<br><br>The prohibition against such practices is rooted in the belief that they represent a form of idolatry, as they seek guidance and power from sources other than God. The account of King Saul consulting the medium at Endor (<a href="/1_samuel/28-7.htm">1 Samuel 28:7-20</a>) serves as a cautionary tale. Saul, having been rejected by God, seeks out a medium to conjure the spirit of the prophet Samuel. This act of desperation leads to his downfall, illustrating the dangers and futility of seeking supernatural guidance outside of God's will.<br><br><b>New Testament Context</b><br><br>In the New Testament, the practice of conjuring is similarly condemned. <a href="/acts/19-13.htm">Acts 19:13-16</a> recounts the account of the seven sons of Sceva, Jewish exorcists who attempted to invoke the name of Jesus to cast out evil spirits. Their failure and subsequent humiliation underscore the importance of genuine faith and the authority of Christ over any form of magical or conjuring practice.<br><br>The New Testament emphasizes the sufficiency of Christ and the Holy Spirit as the only legitimate sources of spiritual power and guidance. <a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">Galatians 5:19-21</a> lists sorcery among the "acts of the flesh," warning that those who practice such things "will not inherit the kingdom of God."<br><br><b>Theological Implications</b><br><br>From a theological perspective, the Bible's condemnation of conjuring and related practices underscores the importance of relying solely on God for spiritual insight and power. The attempt to conjure or manipulate spiritual forces is seen as a rejection of God's sovereignty and an affront to His holiness. The biblical narrative consistently points to the dangers of engaging with the spiritual realm outside of God's ordained means, which include prayer, Scripture, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.<br><br><b>Practical Considerations</b><br><br>For believers, the biblical stance on conjuring serves as a reminder to avoid any practices that seek to manipulate or control spiritual forces. This includes modern-day practices that may be disguised as harmless entertainment or cultural traditions. Christians are encouraged to seek discernment and to rely on the wisdom and power of God, as revealed through His Word and the work of the Holy Spirit, rather than turning to forbidden practices that promise power or insight apart from Him.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>v. t.</I>) To call on or summon by a sacred name or in solemn manner; to implore earnestly; to adjure.<p>2. (<I>v. i.</I>) To combine together by an oath; to conspire; to confederate.<p>3. (<I>v. t.</I>) To affect or effect by conjuration; to call forth or send away by magic arts; to excite or alter, as if by magic or by the aid of supernatural powers.<p>4. (<I>v. i.</I>) To practice magical arts; to use the tricks of a conjurer; to juggle; to charm.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/1844.htm"><span class="l">1844. exorkizo -- to administer an oath, to adjure</span></a> <br><b>...</b> adjure. From ek and horkizo; to exact an oath, ie <b>Conjure</b> -- adjure. see GREEK ek.<br> see GREEK horkizo. (exorkizo) -- 1 Occurrence. 1843, 1844. exorkizo. 1845 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1844.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/3143.htm"><span class="l">3143. marturomai -- to summon as witness, to affirm</span></a> <br><b>...</b> testify, solemnly charge Definition: (properly: I call (summon) to witness, and<br> then absolutely) I testify, protest, asseverate; I <b>conjure</b>, solemnly charge. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3143.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/7080.htm"><span class="l">7080. qasam -- to practice divination</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin denominative verb from qesem Definition to practice divination NASB<br> Word Usage <b>conjure</b> (1), divination (2), divine (2), diviner (2), diviners (7 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7080.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/irenaeus/against_heresies/chapter_ix_there_is_but_one.htm"><span class="l">There is but one Creator of the World, God the Father: this the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> This God, then, being acknowledged, as I have said, and receiving testimony from<br> all to the fact of His existence, that Father whom they <b>conjure</b> into existence <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter ix there is but one.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_18_1872/faiths_dawn_and_its_clouds.htm"><span class="l">Faith's Dawn and Its Clouds</span></a> <br><b>...</b> light which he has received fills him with intense delight, but it is not very clear<br> and abiding; he sees men as trees walking, and is ready to <b>conjure</b> up a <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 18 1872/faiths dawn and its clouds.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_62_1916/the_battle_of_life.htm"><span class="l">The Battle of Life</span></a> <br><b>...</b> exploits. Craven spirits we may expect always to find, who <b>conjure</b> up gloomy<br> anticipations, and to forbade horrible disasters. The <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 62 1916/the battle of life.htm</font><p><a href="/library/guyon/a_short_and_easy_method_of_prayer/chapter_vi_of_self-surrender.htm"><span class="l">Of Self-Surrender</span></a> <br><b>...</b> But I <b>conjure</b> you, my dearly beloved, who sincerely wish to give up yourselves to<br> God, that after you have made the donation, you will not snatch yourselves <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../guyon/a short and easy method of prayer/chapter vi of self-surrender.htm</font><p><a href="/library/arnot/the_parables_of_our_lord/xi_the_wicked_husbandmen.htm"><span class="l">The Wicked Husbandmen.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> With us it requires an exercise of imagination to <b>conjure</b> up a scene in which these<br> events could possibly occur; but in those regions such anarchy was not <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../arnot/the parables of our lord/xi the wicked husbandmen.htm</font><p><a href="/library/arminius/the_works_of_james_arminius_vol_1/oration_i_the_object_of.htm"><span class="l">The Object of Theology</span></a> <br><b>...</b> towards me by many and most signal tokens will allow such a liberty, I implore,<br> nay, (so pressing is my present necessity,) I solemnly <b>conjure</b> you, to unite <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 1/oration i the object of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/whitefield/selected_sermons_of_george_whitefield/the_heinous_sin_of_drunkenness.htm"><span class="l">The Heinous Sin of Drunkenness</span></a> <br><b>...</b> this sin has made you) it is not without the strongest reasons, as well as utmost<br> concern for your precious and immortal souls, that I now <b>conjure</b> you, in the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../selected sermons of george whitefield/the heinous sin of drunkenness.htm</font><p><a href="/library/schaff/the_creeds_of_the_evangelical_protestant_churches/luthers_small_catechism_a_d_1529.htm"><span class="l">Luther's Small Catechism. AD 1529.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> We should so fear and love God as not to curse, swear, <b>conjure</b>, lie, or deceive,<br> by his name; but call upon it in every time of need, pray, praise and give <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../luthers small catechism a d 1529.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bayly/the_practice_of_piety/meditations_directing_a_christian_how.htm"><span class="l">Meditations Directing a Christian How to Apply to Himself, Without <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> in the bowels of Christ Jesus I entreat thee, nay, I <b>conjure</b> thee, as thou tenderest<br> thine own salvation, seriously to consider with me, how false, how vain <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bayly/the practice of piety/meditations directing a christian how.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bouvieres/a_short_method_of_prayer_and_spiritual_torrents/chapter_xviii_the_dryness_of.htm"><span class="l">The Dryness of Preachers, and the Various Evils which Arise from <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> I <b>conjure</b> you to put them first of all into this way, which is Jesus Christ; and<br> it is He who conjures you to do this by the blood He has shed for the souls He <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter xviii the dryness of.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/c/conjure.htm"><span class="l"><b>Conjure</b> (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 4. (vi) To practice magical arts; to use the tricks of a conjurer; to juggle;<br> to charm. Multi-Version Concordance <b>Conjure</b> (2 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/conjure.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/conjurer.htm"><span class="l">Conjurer (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/conjurer.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/conjugal.htm"><span class="l">Conjugal (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/conjugal.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/heresy-definition.html">What is the definition of heresy? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-faith.html">What does the Bible say about faith? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/WWJD.html">Is "what would Jesus do?" (WWJD) something we should seek to live by? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/conjure.htm">Conjure: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Conjure (2 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/28-8.htm">1 Samuel 28:8</a></span><br />Saul disguised himself, and put on other clothing, and went, he and two men with him, and they came to the woman by night: and he said, "Please divine to me by the familiar spirit, and bring me up whoever I shall name to you."<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/47-11.htm">Isaiah 47:11</a></span><br />Because of this evil will come on you, which may not be turned away for any price: and trouble will overtake you, from which no money will give salvation: destruction will come on you suddenly, without your knowledge.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/c/conjure.htm">Conjure</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/conjure.htm">Conjure (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/conjurers.htm">Conjurers (7 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/wizard.htm">Wizard (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/exorcist.htm">Exorcist (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/magician.htm">Magician (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sorcerer.htm">Sorcerer (3 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/c/conjugal.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Conjugal"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Conjugal" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/c/conjurer.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Conjurer"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Conjurer" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>