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Old May 31st 05, 08:29 AM
Stephen Cowell
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"Dave Milne" > wrote in message
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> http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=sorcery
>
> Sorcery is a sub-type of witchcraft.
>
> Let's recap - we have found that almost all of the major translations uses
> witch. Those that don't use sorceror.
> Bill, you can bluster all you like, but you are absolutely nailed on this,
> and frankly sir, you know it !


Actually, I checked all the versions at BibleGateway.com and
while lots of them cite 'witchcraft', only the older KJV has
Exodus 22:18 with a witch... all the rest use 'sorceress',
which is kinda funny in a way, sort of revisionism.
'Sorceress' sounds more sexy and powerful, too...
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Steve
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