Exodus 22:18 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Bible Comments

Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.

Ver. 18. A witch.] An enchantress, sorceress, whose help was sometimes sought in enticing young maids to folly. a The wizzard also is here meant, but the woman witch mentioned; both because women are more inclinable to that sin; and also because the weaker sex is not to be spared for this fault. b

a Vatab.

b Junius.

Exodus 22:18

18 Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.