Dictionary term
Spirit of Divination
Direct answer
Spirit of Divination refers to Acts 16 language about a slave girl with a python spirit, associated with fortune-telling and exploitative spiritual power.
Spirit of Divination is biblical language for fortune-telling spirit power in Acts 16.
Quick reference
- Use when
- Use Spirit of Divination for studying Acts 16, discernment, exploitation, and the difference between spiritual spectacle and freedom.
- Do not use it for
- Do not use this phrase to accuse intuitive, mentally distressed, or spiritually curious people.
- Reference category
- Demons & Fallen Beings
- Related terms
- Demon, Fallen Angel, Spiritual Warfare, Discernment
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The story behind Spirit of Divination
The phrase python spirit connects the Acts account with ancient divination language and the Python oracle tradition.
Spirit of Divination in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Spirit of Divination asks whether spiritual attention is serving freedom or exploitation.
Spirit of Divination in the Bible
Acts 16 describes Paul commanding a spirit out of a girl whose owners profited from her fortune-telling.
Why Spirit of Divination matters
Spirit of Divination matters because the Acts story connects spiritual bondage with economic exploitation.
Spirit of Divination at work: an example
The girl liberation disrupts an economic system that benefited from her bondage.
Where interpretation stops
Information on Spirit of Divination 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.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Demons & Fallen Beings
- Also appears in
- Demons & Fallen Beings
- Aliases
- None listed
- Last updated
- 2026-07-15
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Common questions
What is Spirit of Divination?
Spirit of Divination refers to Acts 16 language about a slave girl with a python spirit, associated with fortune-telling and exploitative spiritual power.
How should Spirit of Divination be understood spiritually?
Use Spirit of Divination for studying Acts 16, discernment, exploitation, and the difference between spiritual spectacle and freedom.
What should I avoid when interpreting Spirit of Divination?
Do not use this phrase to accuse intuitive, mentally distressed, or spiritually curious people.
