Deuteronomy 18:9

Occult Practices

9 When you enter the land the LORD your God is giving you, do not learn to imitate the detestable ways of the nations there.

Deuteronomy 18:9 in Other Translations

KJV
9 When thou art come into the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations of those nations.
ESV
9 "When you come into the land that the LORD your God is giving you, you shall not learn to follow the abominable practices of those nations.
NLT
9 “When you enter the land the LORD your God is giving you, be very careful not to imitate the detestable customs of the nations living there.
MSG
9 When you enter the land that God, your God, is giving you, don't take on the abominable ways of life of the nations there.
CSB
9 "When you enter the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not imitate the detestable customs of those nations.

Deuteronomy 18:9 In-Context

7 he may minister in the name of the LORD his God like all his fellow Levites who serve there in the presence of the LORD.
8 He is to share equally in their benefits, even though he has received money from the sale of family possessions.
9 When you enter the land the LORD your God is giving you, do not learn to imitate the detestable ways of the nations there.
10 Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft,
11 or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Deuteronomy 9:5; Deuteronomy 12:29-31
  • 2. S Leviticus 18:3; 2 Kings 21:2; 2 Chronicles 28:3; 2 Chronicles 33:2; 2 Chronicles 34:33; Ezra 6:21; Ezra 9:11; Jeremiah 44:4
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