The term "peeped" is not commonly found in most modern translations of the Bible, but it is associated with the act of whispering or muttering, often in the context of necromancy or seeking guidance from spirits. The concept is rooted in the practices condemned in the Old Testament, where God's people are warned against engaging in occult activities.

Biblical Context

In Isaiah 8:19 , the prophet Isaiah warns the Israelites against consulting mediums and spiritists: "When they say to you, 'Consult the spirits of the dead and the spiritists who whisper and mutter,' should not a people consult their God? Should they consult the dead on behalf of the living?" The phrase "whisper and mutter" is sometimes rendered as "peep and mutter" in older translations, capturing the secretive and deceptive nature of these practices.

The context of this passage is a rebuke against turning away from God to seek guidance from the dead or from those who claim to have special knowledge through occult means. The Israelites are reminded that their trust and inquiries should be directed to God, who is the source of true wisdom and guidance.

Historical and Cultural Background

In ancient Near Eastern cultures, necromancy and divination were common practices. People often sought to communicate with the dead or use various forms of divination to predict the future or gain insight into their circumstances. These practices were seen as attempts to gain control over one's fate or to seek knowledge beyond human understanding.

The Law of Moses explicitly forbade such practices. In Deuteronomy 18:10-12 , it is written: "Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in the fire, practices divination or conjury, interprets omens, practices sorcery, casts spells, consults a medium or spiritist, or inquires of the dead. For whoever does these things is detestable to the LORD, and because of these detestable things the LORD your God is driving out the nations before you."

Theological Implications

The prohibition against consulting mediums and spiritists underscores the importance of relying on God for guidance and wisdom. It reflects a broader biblical theme of faithfulness and trust in God's sovereignty and provision. Engaging in practices like necromancy is seen as a form of idolatry, as it places trust in powers other than God.

The Bible consistently teaches that God is the ultimate source of truth and that His Word is sufficient for guidance in all areas of life. In 2 Timothy 3:16-17 , the Apostle Paul writes, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work."

Application for Believers

For believers today, the warnings against seeking guidance from occult practices serve as a reminder to rely on God's Word and the Holy Spirit for direction. The allure of seeking hidden knowledge or control over the future can be strong, but Christians are called to trust in God's plan and His timing.

In a world where many voices compete for attention, the call to "consult their God" remains relevant. Believers are encouraged to seek wisdom through prayer, Scripture, and the counsel of mature Christians, rather than turning to practices that are contrary to biblical teaching.(imp. & p. p.) of Peep.

And as She Stood Looking Towards London, Diamond Saw that She was ...
... afraid. As soon as he had come to himself, he peeped through the woven meshes,
for he did not dare to look over the top of the nest. ...
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A Few Nights after This, Diamond Woke up Suddenly...
... By the time he reached their stair, all was still except the voice of the crying
baby, which guided him to the right door. He opened it softly, and peeped in. ...
/.../macdonald/at the back of the north wind/chapter 18 a few nights.htm

The Cardinal was Still in his Room Alone with the Boy Manuel...
... yesterday?". Babette peeped shyly at him through her tears, and drooping
her head, answered with a somewhat smothered "Yes.". "That ...
/.../corelli/the master-christian/vi the cardinal was still.htm

The Christians Defamed a Sarcastic Description of Fame; Its ...
... account). Our domestic servants (perhaps) listened, and peeped through crevices
and holes, and stealthily got information of our ways. ...
/.../tertullian/ad nationes/chapter vii name christians defamed.htm

Baptism of Daniel.
... until the service was over. A few peeped in at the open door and windows
to gratify their curiosity. The father was named Daniel ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/hodson/old daniel/chapter eighteen baptism of daniel.htm

1869-1870. Emigration of Families --A visitor's Impressions --The ...
... procure him a night's rest. We peeped into several other such dwellings,
but the same story was repeated in each. In all we were ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/lowe/gods answers/chapter ii 1869-1870 emigration of.htm

Gregory the Patriarch and the Society at Kunwald, 1457-1473.
... Lititz, a few miles off, on the other; and there in that fruitful valley, where
orchards smiled and gardens bloomed, and neat little cottages peeped out from ...
/.../hutton/history of the moravian church/chapter v gregory the patriarch.htm

The Crucifixion and the Resurrection
... after them. John could run the fastest, so he got there first, and just
peeped in through the little door in the rock. The angels ...
/.../anonymous/the good shepherd/chapter xii the crucifixion and.htm

The Preacher as a Man of the Word.
... its shelter, and even the schoolboy rifling the birds' nests so ruthlessly that
"there was none that moved the wing or opened the mouth or peeped." We see the ...
/.../stalker/the preacher and his models/lecture iv the preacher as.htm

'A Dew from the Lord'
... people; and as one gathereth eggs that are left, have I gathered all the earth;
and there was none that moved a wing, or opened a mouth, or peeped.' That is ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/a dew from the lord.htm

Peeped (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Peep. Multi-Version Concordance
Peeped (1 Occurrence). Isaiah 10:14 And my hand hath found ...
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Peep (1 Occurrence)

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Trachonitis (1 Occurrence)
... Scanty vegetation peeped from the fissures in the rocks, or preserved a precarious
existence in the scanty soil sometimes seen in a hollow between opposing ...
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Peered (1 Occurrence)

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Chirp (3 Occurrences)
... We have also in Isaiah 10:14 the Revised Version (British and American), in a
figurative allusion to young birds, "chirped" instead of "peeped." See CHATTER. ...
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Gathereth (65 Occurrences)
... of the people: and as one gathereth eggs that are left, have I gathered all the
earth; and there was none that moved the wing, or opened the mouth, or peeped. ...
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