Greek Word Study

The meaning of Ἐλύμας

Understanding Elýmas reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

of foreign origin Elymas. - Elymas, a wizard

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Ἐλύμας

Phoneticel-oo'-mas
TransliterationElýmas
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of foreign origin Elymas. - Elymas, a wizard

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Acts 13:8

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

Word: Ἐλύμας (Elýmas)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
1x
Most Frequent Book
Acts
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