What is an…
astrologer
Hebrew: 'ashshaph' —meaning: an enchanter
In the Bible, this is one who professes to divine future events by the appearance of the stars
(Dan. 1:20; 2:2, 10, 27, etc.).
This practice flourished among the Chaldeans.
It was positively forbidden to the Israelites (Deuteronomy 4:19; 18:10; Isa. 47:13).
Q & A
- What’s wrong with practicing astrology?
- stargazers
- What are Chaldeans?
- Answers about stars in the Bible
Answers about the Sun in the Bible- Answers about the Moon in the Bible
- Answers about astronomy in the Bible
- Astronomy FAQs
- Answers about constellations in the Bible
- Constellations—Is the gospel spelled out in the stars?
- What is divination and what does the Bible say about it?
- soothsayers
- What does the Bible say about sorcery?
- enchanter
- What is the occult?
- The Occult—What does the Bible say about it?
- Answers about prophecy and the Bible
What is a prophet in the Bible? and who is one?
Article Version: September 25, 2026