In the context of the Bible, the term "charming" can refer to both the act of enchanting or bewitching and the quality of being pleasing or attractive. The Bible addresses the concept of charming in various ways, often warning against its deceptive nature when associated with practices contrary to God's commandments.

Enchanting and Sorcery

The Bible frequently warns against the use of enchanting or charming in the context of sorcery and witchcraft. These practices are condemned as they involve seeking power or knowledge through means other than God. In Deuteronomy 18:10-12 , the Israelites are instructed: "Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in the fire, practices divination or conjury, interprets omens, practices sorcery, casts spells, consults a medium or spiritist, or inquires of the dead. For whoever does these things is detestable to the LORD, and because of these detestable things the LORD your God is driving out the nations before you."

The use of charming in this context is seen as an attempt to manipulate or control through supernatural means, which is strictly forbidden. Isaiah 47:9 also speaks against such practices: "But these two things will overtake you in a moment, in a single day: loss of children and widowhood. They will come upon you in full measure, in spite of your many sorceries and potent spells."

Physical and Personal Charm

The Bible also addresses the concept of charm in terms of physical beauty or personal allure. Proverbs 31:30 provides insight into the fleeting nature of such charm: "Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised." This verse highlights the idea that while charm and beauty may be appealing, they are temporary and can be misleading. True value is found in the fear of the Lord and a life lived in accordance with His will.

Warnings Against Deceptive Charm

The Bible often associates charm with deception, cautioning believers to be wary of its potential to lead one astray. In Proverbs 5:3-4 , the allure of an adulterous woman is described: "Though the lips of the forbidden woman drip honey and her speech is smoother than oil, in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a double-edged sword." Here, charm is depicted as a tool of seduction that can lead to destructive outcomes.

Conclusion

The Bible's treatment of charm serves as a reminder of the importance of discernment and the prioritization of spiritual integrity over superficial allure. Whether in the form of enchanting practices or personal allure, charm is to be approached with caution, always measuring its worth against the eternal truths of God's Word.1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Charm.

2. (a.) Pleasing the mind or senses in a high degree; delighting; fascinating; attractive.

3908. lachash -- a whispering, charming
... 3907, 3908. lachash. 3909 . a whispering, charming. Transliteration: lachash
Phonetic Spelling: (lakh'-ash) Short Definition: amulets. ...
/hebrew/3908.htm - 6k

2580. chen -- favor, grace
... Word Origin from chanan Definition favor, grace NASB Word Usage adornment (1), charm
(1), charm* (1), charming* (1), favor (51), grace (8), graceful (2 ...
/hebrew/2580.htm - 6k

2896a. tob -- pleasant, agreeable, good
... from tob Definition pleasant, agreeable, good NASB Word Usage beautiful (11),
beneficial (1), best (7), better (75), better a good (1), charming* (1), cheerful ...
/hebrew/2896a.htm - 6k

Charming of the Serpent.
... Homily XI. Chapter XVIII."Charming of the Serpent. "Wherefore, as to the
matter in hand, although in ten thousand ways the serpent ...
/.../unknown/the clementine homilies/chapter xviii charming of the serpent.htm

Jesus! I Love Thy Charming Name;
... The Treasury of Sacred Song. Book First CC JESUS! I love Thy charming name;
'Tis music to my ear: Fain would I sound it out so loud. ...
/.../palgrave/the treasury of sacred song/cc jesus i love thy.htm

Meanwhile, Angela Sovrani was Detained in Her Studio by the ...
... Meanwhile, Angela Sovrani was detained in her studio by the fascinating company
and bewildering chatter of a charming and very well-known personage in Europe ...
/.../corelli/the master-christian/xi meanwhile angela sovrani was.htm

Rondelet, {7} the Huguenot Naturalist {8}
... Hail, happy abode of Apollo, who spreadest afar the light of the glory of thy name!"
"This fine tirade," says Dr. Maurice Raynaud"from whose charming book on ...
/.../kingsley/historical lectures and essays/rondelet 7 the huguenot naturalist.htm

Introduction.
... only a slight acquaintance with the characteristics of pastoral life, as it exists
in oriental countries, is needed to discern the charming fitness of these ...
//christianbookshelf.org/callan/the shepherd of my soul/introduction.htm

A Moment's Flashing Glance of Half-Amused Dismay at Angela...
... position in which I find myself," he said, "You, mademoiselle, as a woman, have
not the slightest idea of the anxiety and trouble your charming sex gives to ...
/.../corelli/the master-christian/xii a moments flashing glance.htm

Index to Preachers and Sermons
... By Arthur Penrhyn Stanley Carpenter, William Boyd, The Age of Progress Chalmers,
Thomas, The Expulsive Power of a New Affection Charming, William Ellery, The ...
/.../various/the worlds great sermons volume 10/index to preachers and sermons.htm

Works by the Same Author.
... understanding of the Psalms, that, far from degrading, it vivifies and illuminates
these sublime stories, and that it is written in a charming style, very ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/maclaren/the life of david/works by the same author.htm

The Converted Infidel
... white house. It was beautifully situated upon a gentle slope facing the
south, and overlooking a most charming landscape. Away in ...
/.../touching incidents and remarkable answers to prayer/the converted infidel.htm

Rest, Rest
... When loitering upon the Island of Liddo, off Venice, and listening to the sound
of the city's bells, I thought the music charming as it floated across the ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 17 1871/rest rest.htm

Charming (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Charming (4 Occurrences). Psalms 58:5 Which will not hearken
to the voice of charmers, charming never so wisely. (KJV ASV DBY WBS). ...
/c/charming.htm - 7k

Serpent-charming
Serpent-charming. Serpentcharming, Serpent-charming. Serpents . Int.
Standard Bible Encyclopedia SERPENT-CHARMING. -charm ...
/s/serpent-charming.htm - 6k

Enchantment (4 Occurrences)
... It is used of the offensive practice of serpent charming referred to in Ecclesiastes
10:11, and as Delitzsch says, in the place cited., "signifies the ...
/e/enchantment.htm - 16k

Serpentcharming
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia SERPENT-CHARMING. -charm'-ing: Allusion to
this art, widely practiced by the ancients (see references ...
/s/serpentcharming.htm - 6k

Serpents (18 Occurrences)

/s/serpents.htm - 11k

Lovely (19 Occurrences)
... 1. (superl.) Having such an appearance as excites, or is fitted to excite, love;
beautiful; charming; very pleasing in form, looks, tone, or manner. ...
/l/lovely.htm - 13k

Winning (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Win. 2. (a.) Attracting;
adapted to gain favor; charming; as, a winning address. ...
/w/winning.htm - 7k

Witch (2 Occurrences)
... 4. (n.) One who exercises more than common power of attraction; a charming or
bewitching person; also, one given to mischief; -- said especially of a woman or ...
/w/witch.htm - 24k

Wizard (3 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) One devoted to the black art; a magician; a conjurer; a sorcerer; an enchanter.
3. (a.) Enchanting; charming. 4. (a.) Haunted by wizards. Int. ...
/w/wizard.htm - 8k

Free (454 Occurrences)
... or, rarely, by of. 11. (superl.) Characteristic of one acting without restraint;
charming; easy. 12. (superl.) Ready; eager; acting ...
/f/free.htm - 38k

What is guile in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org

What is the problem of good? | GotQuestions.org

What does the Bible say about magic, magicians, illusionists? | GotQuestions.org

Charming: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus