Found at Wicca.com:
Most Christians quote the following infamous scripture that appears to support their belief that the Bible condemns witches. "Thou shalt not suffer a Witch to live" (Exodus 22:18). Obviously, in the original Hebrew language this word did not mean 'witch'. It actually referred to someone who used poisonous herbs to harm others. In Greek, this same word is translated as 'pharmacopeia'- someone who cast curses, and provided people with poisonous herbs to harm others. Today, we might call that person a drug dealer, and a more accurate modern translation might read 'Thou shalt not suffer a drug dealer to live'. The passage was NOT intended to condemn people who used herbs and magic to help others. So, unless someone is dealing in poisonous herbs or drugs with the intent to cause harm, this scripture really does not apply!
1 comment:
that is interesting, and i had never thought of that before. Whichis odd... since i am one of those pick the bible appart to amuse myself when the door knockers come. But still... i will have to remember that for the next time see a particular relative.
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