Definition and Context
Summoning, in a biblical context, refers to the act of calling upon spiritual entities or forces, often through rituals or incantations, to appear or to perform certain actions. This practice is generally associated with the occult and is explicitly condemned in the Scriptures. The Bible warns against engaging in activities that attempt to communicate with or control spiritual beings outside of God's ordained means.

Biblical References
The Bible contains several references to practices akin to summoning, often in the context of prohibitions against witchcraft, divination, and necromancy. In Deuteronomy 18:10-12 , the Israelites are instructed: "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."

Historical Instances
One of the most notable instances of summoning in the Bible is the account of King Saul and the medium of Endor in 1 Samuel 28. Desperate for guidance before a battle with the Philistines, Saul seeks out a medium to summon the spirit of the prophet Samuel. Despite having previously expelled mediums and spiritists from the land, Saul's actions demonstrate his disobedience and lack of faith in God. The spirit of Samuel appears and foretells Saul's defeat and death, underscoring the futility and danger of seeking guidance through forbidden means.

Theological Implications
The practice of summoning is seen as a direct violation of the First Commandment, which calls for exclusive worship and reliance on God. Engaging in summoning is considered an act of rebellion against God's sovereignty and an attempt to gain power or knowledge apart from Him. The Bible emphasizes that God alone is the source of wisdom and guidance, as seen in James 1:5 : "Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him."

New Testament Perspective
In the New Testament, the emphasis shifts to the power and authority of Jesus Christ over all spiritual forces. Colossians 2:15 states, "And having disarmed the powers and authorities, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross." Believers are encouraged to rely on the Holy Spirit for guidance and protection, rather than seeking power through summoning or other occult practices.

Warnings and Exhortations
The Bible consistently warns against the dangers of summoning and similar practices. In Galatians 5:19-21 , Paul lists sorcery among the "acts of the flesh" and warns that those who practice such things "will not inherit the kingdom of God." Christians are exhorted to put on the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:11-12) to stand against the spiritual forces of evil and to seek God's will through prayer and Scripture.

Conclusion
While the Bible acknowledges the existence of spiritual forces, it firmly prohibits any attempt to summon or manipulate them. Believers are called to trust in God's provision and to seek His guidance through prayer, the study of Scripture, and the leading of the Holy Spirit.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Summon.310. anaboao -- to cry out
... 310 (from 303 , " to the high-point," intensifying 994 "cry out") -- properly, cry
out; () summoning for help, ie with a cry that is (deeply heartfelt). ...
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4341. proskaleo -- to call to
... Word Origin from pros and kaleo Definition to call to NASB Word Usage call (2),
called (13), calling (3), summoned (8), summoning (3). summon, call to. ...
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6634. tseba -- to be inclined, desire, be pleased
... will, would. (Aramaic) corresponding to pithrown in the figurative sense of summoning
one's wishes; to please -- will, would. see HEBREW pithrown. 6633, 6634 ...
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4744. miqra -- a convocation, convoking, reading
... qara Definition a convocation, convoking, reading NASB Word Usage assemblies (2),
assembly (2), convocation (14), convocations (3), reading (1), summoning (1). ...
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7121. qara -- to call, proclaim, read
... 2), read (35), reading (2), reads (1), screamed (2), screamed* (1), shouted (1),
spoken (1), sues (1), summon (6), summoned (14), summoning (1), summons (2). ...
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Man Summoned by God's Glory and Energy
... And I think we may fairly translate and paraphrase the first words of my text into
this: God's great way of summoning men to Himself is by laying out His love ...
/.../expositions of holy scripture ephesians peter/man summoned by gods glory.htm

The Further Adventures of Saint George.
... Summoning Saint George, with expressions of great esteem, while Almidor stood at
his right hand, glancing unutterable hatred from his large eyes, the King ...
/.../the seven champions of christendom/chapter four the further adventures.htm

You Observe How New and Terrible a Form of Oath this is which He ...
... We are not to imitate him who condemns the accused before they have undergone any
examination; and not only without a hearing, but without summoning them to ...
/.../7 you observe how new.htm

Footnotes
... He is summoning George Lovell, David Ferguson (a preacher, later minister of
Dunfermline), and others unnamed to appear at Edinburgh on July 28, to answer for ...
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Asa's Prayer
... II. Summoning God into the field should follow wholesome self-distrust. ... III. Courageous
advance should follow self-distrust and summoning God by faith. ...
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Letters and Edicts.
... 19. (325.) Letter of Constantine the King, summoning the bishops to Nic??a. ... The letter
summoning to the Council of Tyre, but only a half-dozen lines remain. ...
/.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/section 3 letters and edicts.htm

The Early Welcome and the First Ministers of the King
... words to the excited but ignorant crowds. II. The King's mandate summoning
His servants. The call of the first four disciples is ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/the early welcome and the.htm

Introduction to Apologia Contra Arianos.
... 23. Sec. 70 (same year). Letter of Constantine to John Arcaph accepting his
reconciliation to Athanasius, and summoning him to court. iv. ...
/.../introduction to apologia contra arianos.htm

The Seven Deacons
... Summoning a meeting of the believers, the apostles were led by the Holy Spirit to
outline a plan for the better organization of all the working forces of the ...
/.../white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 9 the seven deacons.htm

Early Years of his Episcopate. The Anti-Nicene Reaction, 328-335.
... Constantine wrote to Athanasius summoning him to an audience, probably with the
intention of satisfying himself as to other miscellaneous accusations which ...
/.../athanasius/select works and letters or athanasius/section 4 early years of.htm

Summoning (9 Occurrences)
...Summoning (9 Occurrences). ... Mark 6:7 Then summoning the Twelve to Him, He proceeded
to send them out by twos, and gave them authority over the foul spirits. ...
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Summons (7 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) The act of summoning; a call by authority, or by the command of a superior,
to appear at a place named, or to attend to some duty. ...
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Warfare (18 Occurrences)
... 7; Jeremiah 51:27, 28 Micah 3:5 Joel 3:9; the Revised Version margin in each case);
and Isaiah even speaks of Yahweh mustering His host and summoning to battle ...
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War (529 Occurrences)
... 7; Jeremiah 51:27, 28 Micah 3:5 Joel 3:9; the Revised Version margin in each case);
and Isaiah even speaks of Yahweh mustering His host and summoning to battle ...
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Whether (239 Occurrences)
... Mark 15:44 Pilate marveled if he were already dead; and summoning the centurion,
he asked him whether he had been dead long. (WEB KJV WEY ASV WBS NAS RSV). ...
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Flogged (12 Occurrences)
... Acts 5:40 They agreed with him. Summoning the apostles, they beat them and commanded
them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. (See NAS NIV). ...
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Twos (7 Occurrences)
... Twos (7 Occurrences). Mark 6:7 Then summoning the Twelve to Him, He proceeded to
send them out by twos, and gave them authority over the foul spirits. (WEY). ...
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Released (52 Occurrences)
... Acts 5:40 They agreed with him. Summoning the apostles, they beat them and commanded
them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. (See NAS). ...
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Ephesians (4 Occurrences)
... On his last journey to Jerusalem the apostle landed at Miletus, and summoning together
the elders of the church from Ephesus, delivered to them his remarkable ...
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Marveled (31 Occurrences)
... (WEB WBS). Mark 15:44 Pilate marveled if he were already dead; and summoning the
centurion, he asked him whether he had been dead long. (WEB). ...
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