Bible Dictionary
ENCHANTMENT
Occult practices involving spells, incantations, divination, magic, or supposed supernatural powers. Scripture forbids enchantment because it turns people from trust in the living God.
Biblical Usage
Scripture forbids enchantment because it turns faith and expectation away from the living God and tempts people to apostasy and idolatry. The Bible describes Egyptian magicians, Balaam’s divination, Israelite apostasy, New Testament magicians, and serpent charmers, while showing the impotence and moral danger of such practices.