First of all, here are the biblical references to witchcraft and other occult practices: DEUTERONOMY 18:9-14 When you enter the land which the LORD your God gives you, you shall not learn to imitate the detestable things of those nations. Little is known about biblical witchcraft. In the case of the King James Version, this seems to have been done deliberately. There is an oblique reference to âvoodoo-likeâ practices (Ezekiel 13:19), but the Bible almost universally opts to remain silent on the particular practices of the witch. Bible verses about witchcraft. WITCH; WITCHCRAFT wich, wich'-kraft: 1. Black magic is real and throughout Scripture it is condemned. Ambiguity in Bible translations: By translating the original Hebrew and Greek text as "Witch" and "Witchcraft", translators have selected one of the most confusing words in the English language. Many deceived people say that you can still be a Christian and practice witchcraft, which is false. Meaning and Use of the Words 2. Meaning and Use of the Words: The word "witch" seems to ⦠Rise, Spread and Persecution of Witchcraft LITERATURE 1. Witchcraft (definition according to encyclopedia) Exercise of supernatural powers through occult arts such as magic, sorcery, and Satanism . Itâs sad that now there is witchcraft in the church and so-called men of God are allowing this to happen. Its origins lie in the belief in separate powers of good and evil in ancient pagan cults and in religions including GNOSTICISM. Biblical Usage 3. Queen Jezebel herself is a witch (Exodus 7: 11; Daniel 2:2; II Kings 9:22, 21:2). Common Elements in Witchcraft and Ancient Oriental Magic 4.