Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
The Dead » Illustrative of » Diviners, &c
When they say to you, “Consult the spirits of the dead and the spiritists who chirp and mutter,” shouldn’t a people consult their God? Should they consult the dead on behalf of the living?
Divination » Those who practised » Used mysterious words and gestures
When they say to you, “Consult the spirits of the dead and the spiritists who chirp and mutter,” shouldn’t a people consult their God? Should they consult the dead on behalf of the living?
Familiar spirits » Vain
When they say to you, “Consult the spirits of the dead and the spiritists who chirp and mutter,” shouldn’t a people consult their God? Should they consult the dead on behalf of the living?
and I will frustrate its plans.
Then they will seek idols, ghosts,
spirits of the dead, and spiritists.
Magic » Necromancy
cast spells, consult a medium or a familiar spirit, or inquire of the dead.
When they say to you, “Consult the spirits of the dead and the spiritists who chirp and mutter,” shouldn’t a people consult their God? Should they consult the dead on behalf of the living?
“Who is it that you want me to bring up for you?” the woman asked.
“Bring up Samuel for me,” he answered.
“Bring up Samuel for me,” he answered.
Seeking God » Imperative upon all
When they say to you, “Consult the spirits of the dead and the spiritists who chirp and mutter,” shouldn’t a people consult their God? Should they consult the dead on behalf of the living?
Sorcery » Divining by familiar spirits (mediums or spiritists)
He passed his sons through the fire in the Valley of Hinnom. He practiced witchcraft, divination, and sorcery, and consulted mediums and spiritists. He did a great deal of evil in the Lord’s sight, provoking Him.
Saul died for his unfaithfulness to the Lord because he did not keep the Lord’s word. He even consulted a medium for guidance,
When they say to you, “Consult the spirits of the dead and the spiritists who chirp and mutter,” shouldn’t a people consult their God? Should they consult the dead on behalf of the living?
A man or a woman who is a medium or a spiritist must be put to death. They are to be stoned; their blood is on their own hands.”
and I will frustrate its plans.
Then they will seek idols, ghosts,
spirits of the dead, and spiritists.
you will speak from the ground,
and your words will come from low in the dust.
Your voice will be like that of a spirit from the ground;
your speech will whisper from the dust.
Sorcery » Denounced
“I will come to you in judgment, and I will be ready to witness against sorcerers and adulterers; against those who swear falsely; against those who oppress the widow and the fatherless, and cheat the wage earner; and against those who deny justice to the foreigner. They do not fear Me,” says the Lord of Hosts.
Verse Concepts
When they say to you, “Consult the spirits of the dead and the spiritists who chirp and mutter,” shouldn’t a people consult their God? Should they consult the dead on behalf of the living?