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To pass through the fire; either by a superstitious lustration or purgation, or by a cruel sacrificing of them. See Lev_18:21 2Ki_17:31 23:10 2Ch_28:3 Psa_106:37 Jer_7:31 19:5 Eze_16:20,21 Eze 23:37-39.
That useth divination, i.e. foretelleth things secret or to come, Mic_3:11, by unlawful arts and practices.
An observer of times; superstitiously pronouncing some days good and lucky, and others unlucky, for such or such actions. Or,
an observer of the clouds or heavens, i.e. one that divineth by the motions of the clouds, by the stars, or by the flying or chattering of birds, all which heathens used to observe.
An enchanter, or, a conjecturer, that discovers hidden things by a superstitious use of words or ceremonies, by observation of water or smoke, or any contingencies, as the meeting of a hare, &c. See Poole "Lev_19:26".
A witch; one that is in covenant with the devil, and by his help deludes their senses, or hurts their persons. See Exo_7:11 22:18.