Albert Barnes Commentary Deuteronomy 18:10

Albert Barnes Commentary

Deuteronomy 18:10

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Deuteronomy 18:10

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"There shall not be found with thee any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, one that useth divination, one that practiseth augury, or an enchanter, or a sorcerer," — Deuteronomy 18:10 (ASV)

To pass through the fire - that is, to Moloch; compare the (Leviticus 20:2) note.

That uses divination - Compare (Numbers 23:23) note.

Observer of times ... enchanter - Compare (Leviticus 19:26) note.

Witch - Rather “sorcerer,” compare the (Exodus 7:11) note.