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Definition and Context:
The term "charmed" generally refers to being under a spell or having magical influence. In a biblical context, it is associated with practices that are often condemned as they relate to sorcery, witchcraft, and divination. These practices are seen as contrary to the worship and reliance on the one true God.

Biblical References and Teachings:
The Bible contains numerous warnings against engaging in practices that involve charms, spells, or any form of magic. Such activities are often linked to pagan rituals and are considered abominations in the sight of God.

·Deuteronomy 18:10-12 : "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."

·Isaiah 47:12-13 : "Persist now in your spells and in your many sorceries, at which you have labored from your youth; perhaps you will succeed, perhaps you will inspire terror! You are wearied by your many counselors; let them stand up now and save you—those who divide the heavens and gaze at the stars, who predict by the new moons what will happen to you."

·Acts 19:19 : "And a number of those who had practiced magic arts brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all. They calculated their value and found it to be fifty thousand drachmas."

Theological Implications:
The Bible's stance against charms and magic is rooted in the belief that such practices usurp the power and authority of God. They are seen as attempts to manipulate spiritual forces for personal gain or insight, which is contrary to the faith and trust that believers are to place in God alone.

·Reliance on God: The Bible encourages believers to rely on God for guidance, protection, and provision. Engaging in practices like charms is seen as a lack of faith in God's sovereignty and provision.

·Spiritual Warfare: The New Testament emphasizes the reality of spiritual warfare, where believers are called to put on the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18) rather than resort to magical practices.

·Holiness and Separation: God's people are called to be holy and set apart from the practices of the surrounding nations. Engaging in charms and magic is seen as aligning with pagan practices and is therefore forbidden.

Historical and Cultural Context:
In ancient times, many cultures surrounding Israel engaged in magical practices, often involving charms and spells. These were believed to influence the gods or manipulate spiritual forces. The Israelites were repeatedly warned against adopting these practices, as they were to remain distinct and devoted to Yahweh.

Practical Application:
For contemporary believers, the warnings against charms and magic serve as a reminder to avoid any practices that seek to control or predict the future outside of God's will. Christians are encouraged to seek wisdom and guidance through prayer, Scripture, and the Holy Spirit rather than through occult practices.

Conclusion:
While the Bible does not use the term "charmed" explicitly, the concept is addressed through its teachings on sorcery, divination, and related practices. These are consistently condemned as they detract from the worship and reliance on God, emphasizing the importance of faith and obedience to His commands.(imp. & p. p.) of Charm.3908. lachash -- a whispering, charming
... Word Origin from lachash Definition a whispering, charming NASB Word Usage amulets
(1), charm (1),charmed (1), enchanter (1), whisper a prayer (1)....

He, not Forsaking that Secular Course which his Parents had...
... Book VI Chapter VIII He, not forsaking that secular course which his parents
hadcharmed him to pursue? He, not forsaking that...

The Priest's Heart
... Shecharmed him with the white witchcraft, Shecharmed him with the black, But he
turned his fair young face to the wall, Till she heard his heart-strings crack...

Our Strong City
... in a time of confusion and distress, by the thought that it was only Babylon that
could fall, and that Jerusalem was the possessor of acharmed, immortal life....

Those for whom Christ Prayed --"Sanctify Them. "
... They arecharmed by Gothic churches filled with "dim, religious light." The waves
of music from the great; sounding organ awe their souls and fill them with a...

Meanwhile, the Marquis Fontenelle had Been Nearly a Fortnight in...
... Sovrani,"but that fact did not quell the sudden flame of jealousy which sprang up
in Fontenelle's mind"for both ladies appeared equallycharmed with the...

The Rival Empresses --Pulcheria and Eudocia
... The youthful plaintiff was her own advocate, and so effectually did she argue her
case that the Augusta,charmed by the penetration and cleverness which her...

The Perseverance of Faith
... He sees something that he prizes more than any of these things; therefore he says
to her, "O woman, great is thy faith!" He ischarmed with that choice...

Do You Know Him?
... Christ's historic life! They read the evangelists and they arecharmed with
the perfect beauty of the Savior's history. "Never man...

George Buchanan, Scholar
... One may sympathise with the great womanhood whichcharmed so many while she was
alive; which hascharmed, in later years, so many noble spirits who have...

Sinners Bound with the Cords of Sin
... The ungodly man first of all finds sin to be a bait, and,charmed by its apparent
pleasantness he indulges in it, and then he becomes entangled in its meshes...

Charmed (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version ConcordanceCharmed (3 Occurrences).... Ecclesiastes 10:11 If the snake
bites before it ischarmed, then is there no profit for the charmer's tongue....

Charmer (5 Occurrences)
... (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Ecclesiastes 10:11 If the snake bites
before it ischarmed, then is there no profit for the charmer's tongue....

Bite (13 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV). Ecclesiastes 10:11 If the snake bites before
it ischarmed, then is there no profit for the charmer's tongue....

Captive (123 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) Onecharmed or subdued by beauty, excellence, or affection; one who
is captivated.... 4. (a.) Subdued by love;charmed; captivated....

Charm (5 Occurrences)
... fascinate. 10. (n.) To protect with, or make invulnerable by, spells, charms,
or supernatural influences; as, acharmed life. 11....

Guests (43 Occurrences)
... Mark 6:22 at which Herodias's own daughter came in and danced, and socharmed Herod
and his guests that he said to her, "Ask me for anything you please, and I...

Enchantment (4 Occurrences)
... which will not becharmed"; Psalm 58:4, 5, "the voice of charmers (the Revised Version,
margin "enchanters"), charming never so wisely." Ophiomancy, the art of...

Bites (5 Occurrences)
... (WEB NAS RSV NIV). Ecclesiastes 10:11 If the snake bites before it ischarmed, then
is there no profit for the charmer's tongue. (WEB NAS RSV NIV)....

Basilisks (2 Occurrences)
... (See JPS). Jeremiah 8:17 For, behold, I will send serpents, adders, among you, which
will not becharmed; and they shall bite you, saith Jehovah. (See JPS)....

Captivate (2 Occurrences)
... all hearts. 3. (pa) Taken prisoner; made captive; ensnared;charmed.
Multi-Version Concordance Captivate (2 Occurrences). 2 Timothy...

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