Strong's Lexicon mageia: Magic, Sorcery Original Word: μαγεία Word Origin: Derived from μάγος (magos), meaning "magician" or "sorcerer." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew Bible uses terms like כֶּשֶׁף (kesheph) for sorcery or witchcraft, as seen in passages like Exodus 22:18 and Deuteronomy 18:10-12, where such practices are explicitly forbidden. Usage: The term "mageia" refers to the practice of magic or sorcery, often associated with attempts to manipulate supernatural forces or spirits for personal gain or power. In the New Testament, it is used to describe practices that are contrary to the worship and reliance on God, often linked with deception and falsehood. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greco-Roman world, magic and sorcery were common practices, often intertwined with religious rituals and beliefs. Magicians claimed to have special knowledge or power to influence the spiritual realm, which was both feared and sought after by many. The Jewish and early Christian communities, however, viewed such practices as contrary to the faith in the one true God, who alone holds sovereign power over creation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom mageuó Definition magic NASB Translation magic arts (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3095: μαγείαμαγεία (T WH μαγία, see Iota) μαγειας, ἡ, (μάγος, which see), magic; plural magic arts, sorceries: Acts 8:11. (Theophrastus, Josephus, Plutarch, others.) STRONGS NT 3095: μαγίαμαγία, see μαγεία. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sorcery. From mageuo; "magic" -- sorcery. see GREEK mageuo Forms and Transliterations εμαγείρευσας μαγείαις μαγειρεία μαγειρίσσας μάγειρος μαγείρω μαγείρων μαγιαις μαγίαις mageiais mageíaisLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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