Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith. New Living Translation But Elymas, the sorcerer (as his name means in Greek), interfered and urged the governor to pay no attention to what Barnabas and Saul said. He was trying to keep the governor from believing. English Standard Version But Elymas the magician (for that is the meaning of his name) opposed them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith. Berean Standard Bible But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith. Berean Literal Bible But Elymas the magician (for his name means thus) was opposing them, seeking to turn away the proconsul from the faith. King James Bible But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith. New King James Version But Elymas the sorcerer (for so his name is translated) withstood them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith. New American Standard Bible But Elymas the magician (for so his name is translated) was opposing them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith. NASB 1995 But Elymas the magician (for so his name is translated) was opposing them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith. NASB 1977 But Elymas the magician (for thus his name is translated) was opposing them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith. Legacy Standard Bible But Elymas the magician (for so his name is translated) was opposing them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith. Amplified Bible But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is how his name is translated) opposed them, trying to turn the proconsul away from accepting the faith. Christian Standard Bible But Elymas the sorcerer (that is the meaning of his name) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul away from the faith. Holman Christian Standard Bible But Elymas the sorcerer (this is the meaning of his name) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul away from the faith. American Standard Version But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn aside the proconsul from the faith. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But the Sorcerer Bar Shuma, whose name is translated Alumas, withstood them because he wanted to turn aside the Proconsul from the faith. Contemporary English Version But Bar-Jesus, whose other name was Elymas, was against them. He even tried to keep the governor from having faith in the Lord. Douay-Rheims Bible But Elymas the magician (for so his name is interpreted) withstood them, seeking to turn away the proconsul from the faith. English Revised Version But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn aside the proconsul from the faith. GOD'S WORD® Translation Elymas, whose name means [astrologer], opposed them and tried to distort the meaning of the faith so that the governor wouldn't believe. Good News Translation But they were opposed by the magician Elymas (that is his name in Greek), who tried to turn the governor away from the faith. International Standard Version But Elymas the occult practitioner (that is the meaning of his name) continued to oppose them and tried to turn the proconsul away from the faith. Literal Standard Version and there withstood them Elymas the magus—for so is his name interpreted—seeking to pervert the proconsul from the faith. Majority Standard Bible But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith. New American Bible But Elymas the magician (for that is what his name means) opposed them in an attempt to turn the proconsul away from the faith. NET Bible But the magician Elymas (for that is the way his name is translated) opposed them, trying to turn the proconsul away from the faith. New Revised Standard Version But the magician Elymas (for that is the translation of his name) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul away from the faith. New Heart English Bible But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn aside the proconsul from the faith. Webster's Bible Translation But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith. Weymouth New Testament But Elymas (or 'the Magician,' for such is the meaning of the name) World English Bible But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith. Young's Literal Translation and there withstood them Elymas the magian -- for so is his name interpreted -- seeking to pervert the proconsul from the faith. Additional Translations ... Context On Cyprus…7an attendant of the proconsul, Sergius Paulus. The proconsul, a man of intelligence, summoned Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear the word of God. 8But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith. 9Then Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked directly at Elymas… Cross References Isaiah 30:11 Get out of the way; turn off the road. Rid us of the Holy One of Israel!" Acts 6:7 So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith. Acts 8:9 Prior to that time, a man named Simon had practiced sorcery in the city and astounded the people of Samaria. He claimed to be someone great, Acts 13:7 an attendant of the proconsul, Sergius Paulus. The proconsul, a man of intelligence, summoned Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear the word of God. Acts 13:12 When the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed, for he was astonished at the teaching about the Lord. Acts 18:12 While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews coordinated an attack on Paul and brought him before the judgment seat. Acts 19:38 So if Demetrius and his fellow craftsmen have a complaint against anyone, the courts are open and proconsuls are available. Let them bring charges against one another there. Treasury of Scripture But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith. for. Acts 13:6 And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Barjesus: Acts 9:36 Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. John 1:41 He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ. withstood. Exodus 7:11-13 Then Pharaoh also called the wise men and the sorcerers: now the magicians of Egypt, they also did in like manner with their enchantments… 1 Kings 22:24 But Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went near, and smote Micaiah on the cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of the LORD from me to speak unto thee? Jeremiah 28:1,10,11 And it came to pass the same year, in the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah, in the fourth year, and in the fifth month, that Hananiah the son of Azur the prophet, which was of Gibeon, spake unto me in the house of the LORD, in the presence of the priests and of all the people, saying, … Jump to Previous Deputy Elymas Faith Interpretation Interpreted Magian Magician Meaning Means Opposed Opposing Pervert Proconsul Purpose Ruler Seeking Sense Sorcerer Translated Tried Turn Turning Withstood Wonder-WorkerJump to Next Deputy Elymas Faith Interpretation Interpreted Magian Magician Meaning Means Opposed Opposing Pervert Proconsul Purpose Ruler Seeking Sense Sorcerer Translated Tried Turn Turning Withstood Wonder-WorkerActs 13 1. Paul and Barnabas are chosen to go to the Gentiles.6. Of Sergius Paulus, and Elymas the sorcerer. 13. Paul preaches at Antioch that Jesus is Christ. 42. The Gentiles believe; 44. but the Jews talked abusively against Paul, 46. whereupon they turn to the Gentiles, of whom many believe. 50. The Jews raise a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, who go to Iconium. (8) But Elymas the sorcerer.--See Note on Acts 13:6. The charlatan feared the loss of the influence which he had previously exercised over the mind of the proconsul. His victim was emancipating himself from his bondage and was passing from credulity to faith, and that progress Bar-jesus sought to check.Verse 8. - Turn aside for turn away, A.V.; proconsul for deputy, A.V. Elymas, from the Arabic elite, plural oulema, a wise man, a wizard, a magician. But Renan thinks this derivation doubtful. Elymas withstood Barnabas and Saul just as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses (2 Timothy 3:8, ἀντέστησαν). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. Elymas Ἐλύμας (Elymas) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1681: Elymas, the name of the sorcerer at Paphos. Of foreign origin; Elymas, a wizard. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sorcerer μάγος (magos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3097: A sorcerer, a magician, a wizard. Of foreign origin; a Magian, i.e. Oriental scientist; by implication, a magician. (for γὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. that is what οὕτως (houtōs) Adverb Strong's 3779: Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. name ὄνομα (onoma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3686: Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. means) μεθερμηνεύεται (methermēneuetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3177: To translate (from one language into another), interpret. From meta and hermeneuo; to explain over, i.e. Translate. opposed ἀνθίστατο (anthistato) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 436: To set against; I withstand, resist, oppose. From anti and histemi; to stand against, i.e. Oppose. them αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. [and] tried ζητῶν (zētōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2212: To seek, search for, desire, require, demand. Of uncertain affinity; to seek; specially, to worship, or to plot. to turn διαστρέψαι (diastrepsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 1294: To pervert, corrupt, oppose, distort. From dia and strepho; to distort, i.e. misinterpret, or corrupt. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. proconsul ἀνθύπατον (anthypaton) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 446: A proconsul. From anti and a superlative of huper; instead of the highest officer, i.e. a Roman proconsul. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. faith. πίστεως (pisteōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 4102: Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. Links Acts 13:8 NIVActs 13:8 NLT Acts 13:8 ESV Acts 13:8 NASB Acts 13:8 KJV Acts 13:8 BibleApps.com Acts 13:8 Biblia Paralela Acts 13:8 Chinese Bible Acts 13:8 French Bible Acts 13:8 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 13:8 But Elymas the sorcerer for so (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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