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Acts 13:8 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Acts 13:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 13 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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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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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Cross-References for Acts 13:8
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“so do these also oppose the truth; men corrupted in mind”
“the coppersmith”
“they found a certain sorcerer”
“which when translated”
“when he saw what was done”
“Simon by name”
“Simon”
“and struck Micaiah on the cheek”
“saying”
“And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.”