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In Isaiah 19:3 the word "charmers" is the rendering of the Hebrew 'Ittim , Meaning, properly, necromancers (RSV marg., "whisperers"). In Deuteronomy 18:11 the word "charmer" means a dealer in spells, especially one who, by binding certain knots, was supposed thereby to bind a curse or a blessing on its object. In Isaiah 3:3 the words "eloquent orator" should be, as in the Revised Version, "skilful enchanter."
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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Charmer'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​c/charmer.html. 1897.
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Charmer'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​c/charmer.html. 1897.