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Acts 13:8 Cross-References

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But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.

Acts 13:8 (KJV)

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Bar-Jesusa Jewish false prophet (ACT 13:6)

Commentary on Acts 13:8

Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) (Ἐλύμας ὁ μάγος, οὕτως γὰρ μεθερμηνεύεται τὸ ὄνομα αὐτοῦ, Elymas ho magos, houtōs gar methermēneuetai to onoma autou)—Luke provides the Semitic 'Elymas' (possibly from Arabic alim, 'wise one' or 'magician') as Bar-jesus's professional title. The parenthetical explanation suggests Luke's Greek audience needed clarification, emphasizing the man's identity as an occult practitioner.Withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith (ἀνθίστατο αὐτοῖς ζητῶν διαστρέψαι τὸν ἀνθύπατον ἀπὸ τῆς πίστεως, anthistato autois zētōn diastr...

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