Diviners

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(Deut. 18:10; Num. 22:7; 1 Sam. 6:2). In Holy Scripture the word is used chiefly of false prediction and is equivalent to soothsaying, fortune-telling, or sorcery. Deuteronomy 18:10 mentions diviners together with enchanters, those who consult the dead, and other pagan abominations from which Israel was commanded to abstain.

Scripture cited

Deuteronomy 18:10 Numbers 22:7 1 Kingdoms 6:2

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