SOURCE - Dictionary of Bible Themes: 4190 spiritismDictionary of Bible Themes ” 4000 Creation ” 4100 Supernatural beings ” 4190 spiritism
The use of mediums or other spiritual intermediaries to communicate with the dead. Scripture forbids such practices, which are inconsistent with obedience to a living God.
Spiritism forbidden by God
Leviticus 19:31 See also Deuteronomy 18:10-12
Punishment for spiritism
Leviticus 20:27 See also Leviticus 20:6
Spiritism practised in Israel
2 Kings 21:6 pp 2 Chronicles 33:6 See also 1 Samuel 28:4-20
Spiritists expelled from Israel
2 Kings 23:24 See also 1 Samuel 28:3
The futility of spiritism
Isaiah 8:19 See also Isaiah 19:2-3
See also
1025 God, anger of
4132 demons, malevolence
4155 divination
4175 mediums
4185 sorcery and magic
5484 punishment by God
6218 provoking God
8648 enquiring of God
8744 faithlessness as disobedience