Elymas in the Bible

Meaning: a magician, a corrupter

Thematic Bible



Now, look! The Lord’s hand is against you. You are going to be blind, and will not see the sun for a time.” Suddenly a mist and darkness fell on him, and he went around seeking someone to lead him by the hand.


and said, “You son of the Devil, full of all deceit and all fraud, enemy of all righteousness! Won’t you ever stop perverting the straight paths of the Lord?

But Elymas the sorcerer (this is the meaning of his name) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul away from the faith.


Now, look! The Lord’s hand is against you. You are going to be blind, and will not see the sun for a time.” Suddenly a mist and darkness fell on him, and he went around seeking someone to lead him by the hand.


References

Hastings

Easton

American

Fausets

Morish

Smith

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