Do not practice Ov (mediumship or necromancy).
The Ov practice consisted of burning a certain incense and doing certain acts known to the Ov followers. This mitzvah forbids the practice of Ov — a form of sorcery or necromancy in which the sorcerer channels spirits, often speaking from under the armpit or through bones, to produce unnatural sounds and messages. Such practices attempt to manipulate the unseen and corrupt the purity of Israel’s relationship with Hashem. The Torah commands complete rejection of these false and impure forms of divination.
Commentary & Classical Explanation:
Mitzvot that prohibit worship of false gods and practices associated with idol worship.
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