Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Fortune Telling?
14 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Fortune Telling in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about fortune telling. This collection of 17 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 10 Verses About Fortune Telling
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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 4:19
“And lest thou lift up thine eyes unto heaven, and when thou seest the sun, and the moon, and the stars, even all the host of heaven, shouldest be driven to worship them, and serve them, which the LORD thy God hath divided unto all nations under the whole heaven. divided: or, imparted”
KJV - 7Deuteronomy 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 - 8Deuteronomy 18:10
“There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch,”
KJV - 9Proverbs 27:1
“Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. to: Heb. to morrow day”
KJV - 10Isaiah 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
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Fortune Telling? (11 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.”
“And lest thou lift up thine eyes unto heaven, and when thou seest the sun, and the moon, and the stars, even all the host of heaven, shouldest be driven to worship them, and serve them, which the LORD thy God hath divided unto all nations under the whole heaven. divided: or, imparted”
“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.”
“There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch,”
“Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. to: Heb. to morrow day”
“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?”
“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 Fortune Telling? (3 Verses)
“Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek:”
“And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying: of divination: or, of Python”
“For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Fortune Telling
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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 fortune telling. 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 fortune telling 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 fortune telling 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 fortune telling needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about fortune telling 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 fortune telling, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Fortune Telling?
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