Ἐλύμας

ElumasElymas
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This is the name of Bar-jesus: A Jewish sorcerer who opposed Paul and Barnabas.

Definition

Ἐλύμας, -α, ὁ

(Aram. or Arab., cf. DB, i, 246 b)

Elymas: Acts 13:8.

Glossary entries

Bar-Jesus Elymas

Where it occurs

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Occurrences

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  1. Acts 13:8Ἐλύμας · Elymas
    But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith.