The prophet's dictionary guide to the supernatural

267. Charismatic—Term for a religious movement where prior Pentecostal expressions are blended with miracles, healings, speaking, and detections of the Holy Spirit. Charismata is based upon the operation of what has come to be known as the gifts of the Holy Spirit, specified in 1 Corinthians 12:7–11. In verse 7, it shows that what is called and embraced as gifts of the Spirit, to be exercised at their owner’s discretion, are really manifestations. An entirely different word and application. 268. Charm, Charming, Charmed—A) An attractive quality. B) A small ornament worn as a trinket on a bracelet for its supposed magical benefits of warding off evil. C) An amulet. D) An action or formula exercised as a supernatural formula for achieving supernatural results. Usually this is done by chanting and incantation to cast spells on others. The aim is to subdue, control, and/or to summon spiritual powers that effect magical results. Also to overcome an object, event, situation, or person with mysterious power, even the powers of pleasure and comfort. Furthermore, to attract by fascinating with magical rituals and ceremonies that respond to protect, entice, captivate, or make vulnerable. This popular complimentary word has its roots in spiritual manipulation when applied by one who is knowledgeable of the rudiments and protocols of spiritual power and demonic arts. 269. Charmers—From the Hebrew word lahash, this terms refers to whisperings and mutterings and hissing done by those thought to charm snakes. The genuine ability to do so is acquired from a rigid alliance with other worldly spirits. Charmers were also inclined to be magicians, spell binders, and heralds of religious taboos that kept the people in fear of them. 270. Checkered Patterns—Spiritually indicative of a dark and light past, its arrangement signifies the imposition of darkness upon the light, or sin’s blackness organized and interspersed amid seeming righteousness. Checkered patterns are commonly seen in dream language. 271. Chemosh—A cruel deity similar to Moloch who required child sacrifices as worship. The national Moabite war god synonymous with the Ammonite astral deity. Same as Babylon’s Hamash. Judges 11:24; 2 Kings 3:27 and 23:13; Numbers 21:29. 272. Chenaniah—A chief musician of the Levites during David’s reign. He was skillful in sanctuary music, particularly that which led or accompanied the remainder of the music team in prophetic song and psalms. The word means “Jah has planted,” or “what Yahweh establishes.” Chenaniah as a word applies to