Bible Dictionary
CHARM
A charm is a spoken or written magical formula believed to obtain benefits or ward off evil. Scripture records such practices but presents reliance on magical powers as opposed to faithful dependence upon God.
Biblical Usage
Scripture records magical formulas, including written charms associated with Ephesus and spoken formulas connected with wizards. It also presents words of blessing and curse as regarded by ancient people as effective, while the use of magical powers is distinct from faithful dependence on God.