2 occurrences

'Magician' in the Bible

When they had gone through the whole island as far as Paphos, they found a magician, a Jewish false prophet whose name was Bar-Jesus,

Verse ConceptsExamples Of FaithDivination, Practiced ByTravelFalse Teachers, Examples OfFalse Apostles, Prophets And TeachersSorcery

But Elymas the magician (for so his name is translated) was opposing them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith.

Verse ConceptsConfrontationFaith, As A Body Of BeliefsGospel, Responses ToCausing People To TurnMeaningSorcery

Bible Theasaurus

Conjurer (1 instance)
Magician (4 instances)
Necromancer (2 instances)
Sorcerer (4 instances)
Wizard (4 instances)

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