Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Black Magic?
14 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Black Magic in the Bible
What does the Bible say about black magic? Browse 16 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Black Magic
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- 2Leviticus 19:26
“Ye shall not eat any thing with the blood: neither shall ye use enchantment, nor observe times.”
KJV - 3Leviticus 19:31
“Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I am the LORD your God.”
KJV - 4Leviticus 20:6
“And the soul that turneth after such as have familiar spirits, and after wizards, to go a whoring after them, I will even set my face against that soul, and will cut him off from among his people.”
KJV - 5Leviticus 20:27
“A man also or woman that hath a familiar spirit, or that is a wizard, shall surely be put to death: they shall stone them with stones: their blood shall be upon them.”
KJV - 6Deuteronomy 18:9
“When thou art come into the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.”
KJV - 7Isaiah 8:19
“And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead?”
KJV - 8Isaiah 54:17
“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.”
KJV - 9Micah 5:12
“And I will cut off witchcrafts out of thine hand; and thou shalt have no more soothsayers:”
KJV - 10
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Black Magic? (9 Verses)
“Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.”
“Ye shall not eat any thing with the blood: neither shall ye use enchantment, nor observe times.”
“Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I am the LORD your God.”
“And the soul that turneth after such as have familiar spirits, and after wizards, to go a whoring after them, I will even set my face against that soul, and will cut him off from among his people.”
“A man also or woman that hath a familiar spirit, or that is a wizard, shall surely be put to death: they shall stone them with stones: their blood shall be upon them.”
“When thou art come into the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.”
“And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead?”
“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.”
“And I will cut off witchcrafts out of thine hand; and thou shalt have no more soothsayers:”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Black Magic? (5 Verses)
“And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.”
“And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.”
“Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,”
“Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.”
“But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Black Magic
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about black magic. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about black magic and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about black magic is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on black magic needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about black magic with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about black magic, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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