Deu 18:10 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 10. To pass through the fire ] Probably in the way of consecration to Molech, or some other deity. It is not likely that their being burnt to death is here intended. . Divination ] kosem kesamim , one who endeavours to find out futurity by auguries , using lots, &c. Observer of times ] meonen , one who pretends to foretell future events by present occurrences, and who predicts great political or physical changes from the aspects of the planets, eclipses, motion of the clouds , &c., &c. . Enchanter ] menachesh , from nichesh , to view attentively ; one who inspected the entrails of beasts, observed the flight of birds, &c., &c., and drew auguries thence. Some think divination by serpents is meant, which was common among the heathen. A witch ] mechashsheph , probably those who by means of drugs, herbs, perfumes, &c., pretended to bring certain celestial influences to their aid. See the note on "Le 19:26" .

‏ Deuteronomy 18:10

Verse 10. To pass through the fire] Probably in the way of consecration to Molech, or some other deity. It is not likely that their being burnt to death is here intended. See Clarke on Le 18:21.

Divination] kosem kesamim, one who endeavours to find out futurity by auguries, using lots, &c.

Observer of times] meonen, one who pretends to foretell future events by present occurrences, and who predicts great political or physical changes from the aspects of the planets, eclipses, motion of the clouds, &c., &c. See Clarke on Ge 41:8.

Enchanter] menachesh, from nichesh, to view attentively; one who inspected the entrails of beasts, observed the flight of birds, &c., &c., and drew auguries thence. Some think divination by serpents is meant, which was common among the heathen.

A witch] mechashsheph, probably those who by means of drugs, herbs, perfumes, &c., pretended to bring certain celestial influences to their aid. See the note on "Le 19:26".