dē ́monz, (dev ́'lz):
The actual expression “communion with demons” (κοινωνοὶ τῶν δαιμονίων, koinōnoí tō̇n daimoníōn) occurs but once in Scripture (1 Corinthians 10:20) where its figurative meaning is evident, but it is implied in the English version of a number of passages by the terms “one who has” or “those who have” “familiar spirits” (Leviticus 19:31; 20:6, 20:27; Deuteronomy 18:11; 1 Samuel 28:3, 28:7-9; 2 Kings 21:6; 23:24; 1 Chronicles 10:13; 2 Chronicles 33:6; Isaiah 8:19; 19:3; 29:4). These passages seem to be somewhat incongruous with Paul’s statement, but are in reality so intimately related to it as to give and receive light through the connection.
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Author: International Std. Bible Encyclopedia
Keywords: Communion with Demons, Devils
Source: James Orr (editor), The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, 5 volume set.
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