What are 'monthly prognosticators' in the Bible?

Monthly prognosticators were ancient astrologers who claimed to predict the future by observing the moon and its monthly cycles. The Bible condemns this practice as a form of divination that seeks knowledge apart from God (Isaiah 47:13).

Where does the Bible mention monthly prognosticators?

The term appears in the King James Version of Isaiah 47:13, which lists various forms of Babylonian astrology God will destroy. It is grouped with astrologers, stargazers, and 'them that prognosticate by the new moons.'

Why is the condemnation of monthly prognosticators significant?

It highlights the biblical theme that trusting in occult practices instead of God is futile and sinful. This condemnation reinforces that true guidance and foresight come only from the Lord, not from observing created things (Deuteronomy 18:10-12).

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Monthly; Prognosticators

Monthly; Prognosticators munth'-li, prog-nos'-ti-ka-terz. See ASTROLOGY, sec. I, 6.

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