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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: Bewitched</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/b/bewitched.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/acts/8-9.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/b/bewitched.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> > Bewitched</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/b/bewitch.htm" title="Bewitch">◄</a> Bewitched <a href="/topical/b/bewray.htm" title="Bewray">►</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="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</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>The term "bewitched" refers to the act of being influenced or controlled by witchcraft or magic, often leading to deception or a departure from truth. In the biblical context, it is associated with spiritual deception and the turning away from the Gospel of Christ. The concept is most notably addressed in the New Testament, particularly in the writings of the Apostle Paul.<br><br><b><a href="/galatians/3.htm">Galatians 3:1</a></b> <br>The Apostle Paul uses the term "bewitched" in his letter to the Galatians: "O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified" (<a href="/galatians/3.htm">Galatians 3:1</a>). Here, Paul expresses his astonishment that the Galatian believers have been led astray from the truth of the Gospel. The use of "bewitched" suggests that they have been seduced by false teachings, specifically the Judaizers who insisted on adherence to the Mosaic Law for salvation, thus undermining the sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice.<br><br><b>Old Testament Context</b> <br>While the specific term "bewitched" is not used in the Old Testament, the practice of witchcraft and sorcery is explicitly condemned. In <a href="/deuteronomy/18-10.htm">Deuteronomy 18:10-12</a>, God commands the Israelites: "Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells... Anyone who does these things is detestable to the LORD" . This passage underscores the seriousness with which God views any form of occult practice, as it leads people away from Him and into spiritual darkness.<br><br><b>New Testament Warnings</b> <br>The New Testament continues to warn against deception and false teachings. In <a href="/2_corinthians/11-3.htm">2 Corinthians 11:3</a>, Paul expresses concern for the Corinthian church: "But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ" . This warning highlights the ongoing spiritual battle against deception, which can be likened to being "bewitched" by false ideologies or practices.<br><br><b>Spiritual Warfare</b> <br>The concept of being "bewitched" can also be understood within the broader context of spiritual warfare. <a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12</a> reminds believers: "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms" . This passage emphasizes the reality of spiritual forces that seek to deceive and lead believers away from the truth of the Gospel.<br><br><b>Discernment and Faithfulness</b> <br>Believers are called to exercise discernment and remain faithful to the teachings of Christ. In 1 <a href="/john/4.htm">John 4:1</a>, the apostle John advises: "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world" . This call to discernment is crucial in avoiding being "bewitched" by false teachings or deceptive practices.<br><br>In summary, the biblical concept of being "bewitched" serves as a warning against spiritual deception and the importance of adhering to the truth of the Gospel. It underscores the need for vigilance, discernment, and faithfulness in the face of spiritual challenges.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>(<I>imp. & p. p.</I>) of Bewitch.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/940.htm"><span class="l">940. baskaino -- to slander, hence by ext. to bewitch</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 5,13, ).]. Word Origin from baskanos (slanderous) Definition to slander, hence<br> by ext. to bewitch NASB Word Usage <b>bewitched</b> (1). bewitch. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/940.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/archelaus/the_acts_of_the_disputation_with_the_heresiarch_manes/49_but_in_addition_to.htm"><span class="l">But in Addition to all that Has Been Said Already...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Who, I ask you, O foolish Galatian, has <b>bewitched</b> you, as those were <b>bewitched</b><br> "before whose eyes Jesus Christ was evidently set forth, crucified?" [2058] From <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the acts of the disputation with the heresiarch manes/49 but in addition to.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_the_acts/seed_scattered_and_taking_root.htm"><span class="l">Seed Scattered and Taking Root</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 8. And there was great joy in that city, 9. But there was a certain man, called<br> Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and <b>bewitched</b> the people <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../expositions of holy scripture the acts/seed scattered and taking root.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chrysostom/homilies_on_acts_and_romans/homily_xviii_acts_vii_54.htm"><span class="l">Acts vii. 54</span></a> <br><b>...</b> But there was a certain man, called Simon, which before time in the same city used<br> sorcery, and <b>bewitched</b> the people of Samaria." (v.4-9.) Observe [412 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chrysostom/homilies on acts and romans/homily xviii acts vii 54.htm</font><p><a href="/library/dick/lectures_on_the_acts_of_the_apostles/lecture_x_the_history_of.htm"><span class="l">The History of Simon Magus.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> "There was a certain man called Simon, which before-time in the same city used sorcery,<br> and <b>bewitched</b> the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../dick/lectures on the acts of the apostles/lecture x the history of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/edersheim/the_life_and_times_of_jesus_the_messiah/appendix_xvi_on_the_jewish.htm"><span class="l">Appendix xvi. On the Jewish views About Demons' and the Demonised <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Thus, it might even be dangerous to lift up loaves of bread (though not broken pieces)<br> lest they should be <b>bewitched</b> (Erub.64 b). A number of instances are <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/appendix xvi on the jewish.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chesterton/orthodoxy/iv_the_ethics_of_elfland.htm"><span class="l">The Ethics of Elfland</span></a> <br><b>...</b> A tree grows fruit because it is a MAGIC tree. Water runs downhill because<br> it is <b>bewitched</b>. The sun shines because it is <b>bewitched</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/chesterton/orthodoxy/iv the ethics of elfland.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bliss/a_brief_commentary_on_the_apocalypse/the_unclean_spirits.htm"><span class="l">The Unclean Spirits.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> "There was a certain man called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery,<br> and <b>bewitched</b> the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bliss/a brief commentary on the apocalypse/the unclean spirits.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_16_1870/sinners_bound_with_the_cords.htm"><span class="l">Sinners Bound with the Cords of Sin</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Having sinned, they become so <b>bewitched</b> with sin, that the scriptural statement<br> is no exaggeration: "Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 16 1870/sinners bound with the cords.htm</font><p><a href="/library/baxter/the_saints_everlasting_rest/chapter_vii_the_necessity_of.htm"><span class="l">The Necessity of Diligently Seeking the Saints' Rest.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> rest. O foolish sinners, "who hath <b>bewitched</b> you?" The world bewitches<br> men into brute beasts, and draws them even to madness. See <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../baxter/the saints everlasting rest/chapter vii the necessity of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/sermons_on_proverbs/sinners_bound_with_the_cords.htm"><span class="l">Sinners Bound with the Cords of Sin</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Having sinned, they become so <b>bewitched</b> with sin that the scriptural statement is<br> no exaggeration: "Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/sermons on proverbs/sinners bound with the cords.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/b/bewitched.htm"><span class="l"><b>Bewitched</b> (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Bewitched</b> (3 Occurrences). <b>...</b> Acts 8:11 And to him they had<br> regard, because that of long time he had <b>bewitched</b> them with sorceries. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bewitched.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bewitch.htm"><span class="l">Bewitch (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> There are two Greek words in the New Testament translated "bewitch." The one given<br> above (Acts 8:9, 21 the King James Version "<b>bewitched</b>," the Revised Version <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bewitch.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bewray.htm"><span class="l">Bewray (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bewray.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/v/vividly.htm"><span class="l">Vividly (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Galatians 3:1 You foolish Galatians! Whose sophistry has <b>bewitched</b> you--you to whom<br> Jesus Christ has been vividly portrayed as on the Cross? (WEY). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/v/vividly.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/evidently.htm"><span class="l">Evidently (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Galatians 3:1 O foolish Galatians, who hath <b>bewitched</b> you, that ye should not obey<br> the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/evidently.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/magus.htm"><span class="l">Magus</span></a><br><b>...</b> both in the King James Version and in the Revised Version (British and American),<br> "used sorcery." Simon accordingly was a sorcerer, he "<b>bewitched</b> the people of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/magus.htm - 23k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/publicly.htm"><span class="l">Publicly (31 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Galatians 3:1 Foolish Galatians, who has <b>bewitched</b> you not to obey the truth, before<br> whose eyes Jesus Christ was openly set forth among you as crucified? <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/publicly.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/portrayed.htm"><span class="l">Portrayed (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Galatians 3:1 You foolish Galatians! Whose sophistry has <b>bewitched</b> you--you to<br> whom Jesus Christ has been vividly portrayed as on the Cross? <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/portrayed.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/beforetime.htm"><span class="l">Beforetime (21 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Acts 8:9 But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same<br> city used sorcery, and <b>bewitched</b> the people of Samaria, giving out that <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/beforetime.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/sophistry.htm"><span class="l">Sophistry (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Galatians 3:1 You foolish Galatians! Whose sophistry has <b>bewitched</b> you--you to whom<br> Jesus Christ has been vividly portrayed as on the Cross? (WEY). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/sophistry.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/bewitched.html">What does it mean to be bewitched? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-cursed.html">Can a Christian be cursed? Will God allow a curse on a believer? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-punctuation.html">When the Bible is translated into English, how do the translators decide what punctuation to use? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/bewitched.htm">Bewitched: 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">Bewitched (3 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/8-9.htm">Acts 8:9</a></span><br />But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and <span class="boldtext">bewitched</span> the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one:<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/8-11.htm">Acts 8:11</a></span><br />And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had <span class="boldtext">bewitched</span> them with sorceries.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/galatians/3-1.htm">Galatians 3:1</a></span><br />Foolish Galatians, who has <span class="boldtext">bewitched</span> you not to obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was openly set forth among you as crucified?<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/b/bewitched.htm">Bewitched</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/bewrayer.htm">Bewrayer</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/wandereth.htm">Wandereth (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/bewitched.htm">Bewitched (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/shadow.htm">Shadow (72 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/b/bewitch.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Bewitch"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Bewitch" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/b/bewray.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Bewray"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Bewray" /></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>