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The Sin Was Rebellion
Commentators agree that the core sin of sorcery was rebellion against God. By appealing to a power not subordinate to Yahweh, a sorcerer was renouncing God's sovereignty. This act was considered a form of spiritual adultery and idolatry, which is why it was treated as a capital crime, equivalent to blasphemy.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 22:18
18th Century
Theologian
Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live. See the marginal references and Leviticus 20:27. The witch is here named to represent the cl…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 22:16–31
19th Century
Bishop
MISCELLANEOUS LAWS.
The remainder of the chapter contains laws which it is impossible to classify under any general heading …
John Calvin
On Exodus 22:18
16th Century
Theologian
Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live. In these passages, the punishment is appointed for those who would in any respect violate the worsh…
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John Gill
On Exodus 22:18
17th Century
Pastor
You shall not suffer a witch to live.
Such that had familiar spirits, and conversed with them, and by means thereof got know…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 22:1–31
17th Century
Minister
The people of God should ever be ready to show mildness and mercy, according to the spirit of these laws. We must answer to God, not only for what …