Dictionary term
Sorcery
Direct answer
Sorcery is the use of magic, spells, occult power, or ritual manipulation, often framed negatively in biblical and historical sources.
Sorcery means manipulative magic or occult practice, especially in religious warning language.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Spells & Occult Terms
- Also appears in
- Spells & Occult Terms
- Aliases
- None listed
- Last updated
- 2026-07-15
Quick reference
- Use when
- Use Sorcery when explaining biblical warnings, magical manipulation, occult practice, folklore, and Christian discernment.
- Do not use it for
- Do not teach sorcery, diagnose sorcery, or encourage fear-based accusations.
- Reference category
- Spells & Occult Terms
- Related terms
- Spell, Grimoire, Discernment, Spiritual Warfare
The story behind Sorcery
Sorcery appears in ancient religion, legal accusation, Christian polemic, colonial fear, folklore, and modern occult vocabulary.
Sorcery in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Sorcery asks where power is being sought without surrender to God and truth.
The Great Almanac frames Sorcery with educational restraint. Mystical or symbolic language may be meaningful, but it should not be exaggerated into certainty, panic, or permission to ignore ordinary responsibility.
Sorcery in the Bible
Scripture condemns sorcery as a rival way of seeking power, guidance, control, or spiritual authority apart from God.
Why Sorcery matters
Sorcery matters because it names the attempt to gain power through hidden means rather than truth, prayer, and wisdom.
Example in a reading: A page can define sorcery without treating every unusual practice or disliked person as sorcerous.
Interpretive caution: Do not teach sorcery, diagnose sorcery, or encourage fear-based accusations.
How Sorcery is used in a reading
Use Sorcery when explaining biblical warnings, magical manipulation, occult practice, folklore, and Christian discernment.
Where interpretation stops
Information on Sorcery is presented strictly for educational, historical, and devotional purposes. Complex or sensitive spiritual topics are approached with absolute calm and balance, avoiding any ritual instructions, superstitions, or exaggerated claims. If you are experiencing distress, anxiety, or safety concerns related to these themes, we warmly encourage seeking support from trusted local pastoral, clinical, or counseling resources to ensure your well-being.
Safety note
Sources and editorial method
This concise reference separates established definitions from historical, symbolic, or interpretive claims. Entries without external references are presented as editorial summaries rather than primary-source scholarship.
The page starts with a direct definition, then separates use, example, caution, spiritual meaning, and historical context. For astrology, occult, demonology, curse, and spiritual warfare terms, the editorial rule is to explain the term without making fear-based, fatalistic, medical, legal, financial, or ritual-instruction claims.
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