Overview
The Bible addresses clairvoyance across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Kings and 1 Samuel. Closely related themes include Dothan, En-Dor, Familiar Spirits and Miracles Through Evil Agents. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Saul, Samuel and Elisha.
Key Bible verses about clairvoyance
Old Testament
1 Samuel
And the king said unto her, Be not afraid: for what sawest thou? And the woman said unto Saul, I saw gods ascending out of the earth.
And he said unto her, What form is he of? And she said, An old man cometh up; and he is covered with a mantle. And Saul perceived that it was Samuel, and he stooped with his face to the ground, and bowed himself. What: Heb. What is his form?
2 Kings
And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do? the servant: or, the minister
And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.
And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.
People in the Bible and clairvoyance
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying clairvoyance for yourself
- Begin with 1 Samuel 28:13, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how 2 Kings and 1 Samuel each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Saul, Samuel and Elisha and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Dothan, En-Dor, Familiar Spirits and Miracles Through Evil Agents.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about clairvoyance?
The Bible addresses clairvoyance across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 2 Kings and 1 Samuel. Closely related themes include Dothan, En-Dor, Familiar Spirits and Miracles Through Evil Agents. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Saul, Samuel and Elisha.
How many Bible verses are about clairvoyance?
The Bible references clairvoyance in 5 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention clairvoyance?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 1 Samuel 28:13: “And the king said unto her, Be not afraid: for what sawest thou? And the woman said unto Saul, I saw gods ascending out of the earth.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with clairvoyance?
Saul, Samuel and Elisha.
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