sorcerer, (use) witch(-craft)
“Sorcerer” From Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(fate-worker). [DIVINATION.]
“Witch” From Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(wizard). One who pretends to deal with evil spirits in order to work a spell on persons or their belongings; conjurer, fortune-teller, exorcist, supernatural curer of diseases (Deut. 18:10; 1 Sam. 28:3-25). The word formerly embraced both sexes, but is now applied to women. Witches were not allowed to live (Ex. 22:18).
“Witchcraft” From Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
The occult practices of witches and wizards
(1 Sam. 15:23). The art, the pretender, and the person deceived were alike denounced (Lev. 20:6; Nah. 3:4; Gal. 5:20).
“Sorcerer” From Concise Bible Dictionary:
See DIVINATION.
“Witch, Witchcraft” From Concise Bible Dictionary:
The word kashaph is “to use magical formulas or incantations,” “to practice sorcery.” A witch was not suffered to live (Ex. 22:18; Deut. 18:10; 2 Kings 9:22; 2 Chron. 33:6; Mic. 5:12; Nah. 3:4). In 1 Samuel 15:23 the word is qesem, divination. In Galatians 5:20 it is φαρμακεία, sorcery. See DIVINATION.
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
a primitive root; properly, to whisper a spell, i.e. to inchant or practise magic
KJV Usage:
sorcerer, (use) witch(-craft)