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Bar-jesus

Bar-Jesus, also known as Elymas, was a Jewish sorcerer who tried to hinder Paul and Barnabas' ministry.

The name Bar-jesus means “son of Jesus or Joshua”

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Summary

A man living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Acts 13:6; referred to as Bar-jesus (Βαριησοῦς) or Elymas (Ἐλύμας).

Events

Dates are approximate

Glossary entries

Bar-Jesus Elymas

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Mentions

Includes 2 verses that refer to Bar-jesus without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.

  1. Acts 13:6Βαριησοῦς · Bar-jesus
    They traveled through the whole island as far as Paphos, where they found a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet named Bar-Jesus,
  2. 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.
  3. Acts 13:9Referred to, not named
    Then Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked directly at Elymas
  4. Acts 13:11Referred to, not named
    Now look, the hand of the Lord is against you, and for a time you will be blind and unable to see the light of the sun.” Immediately mist and darkness came over him, and he groped about, seeking someone to lead him by the hand.