Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Palmistry?

13 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Palmistry in the Bible

Explore what the Bible says about palmistry. This collection of 16 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

13
Total Verses
9
Old Testament
4
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Palmistry

  1. 1
    Exodus 22:18
    Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Leviticus 19:26
    Ye shall not eat any thing with the blood: neither shall ye use enchantment, nor observe times.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Leviticus 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
  4. 4
    Leviticus 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
  5. 5
    Deuteronomy 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
  6. 6
    Isaiah 2:6
    Therefore thou hast forsaken thy people the house of Jacob, because they be replenished from the east, and are soothsayers like the Philistines, and they please themselves in the children of strangers. from: or, more than the please: or, abound with the
    KJV
  7. 7
    Isaiah 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
  8. 8
    Jeremiah 10:2
    Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Micah 5:12
    And I will cut off witchcrafts out of thine hand; and thou shalt have no more soothsayers:
    KJV
  10. 10
    Acts 19:19
    Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all men: and they counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver.
    KJV

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Palmistry? (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.
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,
Therefore thou hast forsaken thy people the house of Jacob, because they be replenished from the east, and are soothsayers like the Philistines, and they please themselves in the children of strangers. from: or, more than the please: or, abound with the
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?
Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them.
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 Palmistry? (4 Verses)

Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all men: and they counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver.
Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
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.
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 Palmistry

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about palmistry. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about palmistry 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 palmistry 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 palmistry needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about palmistry 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 palmistry, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about palmistry?
Explore what the Bible says about palmistry. This collection of 16 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme. The Bible contains 13 key verses about palmistry spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about palmistry are there?
There are 13 key Bible verses about palmistry compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about palmistry?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about palmistry is Exodus 22:18 — "Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live."
Where in the Bible does it talk about palmistry?
Palmistry is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 13 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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