Genesis 44:5

Good News Translation

Why did you steal my master's silver cup? It is the one he drinks from, the one he uses for divination. You have committed a serious crime!’”

Cross References

Genesis 30:27

Laban said to him, “Let me say this: I have learned by divination that the Lord has blessed me because of you.

Genesis 44:15

and Joseph said, “What have you done? Didn't you know that a man in my position could find you out by practicing divination?”

Genesis 44:6

When the servant caught up with them, he repeated these words.

1 Kings 20:33

Benhadad's officials were watching for a good sign, and when Ahab said “brother,” they took it up at once, and said, “As you say, Benhadad is your brother!” “Bring him to me,” Ahab ordered. When Benhadad arrived, Ahab invited him to get in the chariot with him.

2 Kings 21:6

He sacrificed his son as a burnt offering. He practiced divination and magic and consulted fortunetellers and mediums. He sinned greatly against the Lord and stirred up his anger.

Leviticus 19:26

“Do not eat any meat with blood still in it. Do not practice any kind of magic.