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Wizard
Open directlyEaston's Bible Dictionary · 1897
A pretender to supernatural knowledge and power, “a knowing one,” as the original Hebrew word signifies. Such an one was forbidden on pain of death to practise his deceptions (Lev. 19:31; 20:6, 27; 1 Sam. 28:3; Isa. 8:19; 19:3).
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Smith's Bible Dictionary · 1863
[Divination; Magic, Magicians]
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Hastings Dictionary of the Bible · 1898
WIZ'ARD. See Witchcraft.
Schaff's Dictionary of the Bible · 1880
WIZ'ARD. See Witchcraft.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 1 of 2
Part of speech: noun (n.)
1. A wise man; a sage. [Obs.] See how from far upon the eastern road The star-led wizards [Magi] haste with odors sweet! Milton.
2. One devoted to the black art; a magician; a conjurer; a sorcerer; an enchanter. The wily wizard must be caught. Dryden.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 2
Part of speech: adjective (a.)
1. Enchanting; charming. Collins.
2. Haunted by wizards. Where Deva spreads her wizard stream. Milton.