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Morrish Bible Dictionary

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In Psalm 58:5; Jeremiah 8:17 the allusion is to those who can charm serpents, probably by soft and gentle sounds. In Deuteronomy 18:11; Isaiah 19:3 it is associated with idolatry and sorcerers: these also carry on their incantations with low mutterings. See DIVINATION.

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Morrish, George. Entry for 'Charmer'. Morrish Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​mbd/​c/charmer.html. 1897.
 
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