Acts 13:8

Updated: June 3, 2025
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But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn aside the proconsul from the faith.
World English Bible (WEB)
But{G1161} Elymas{G1681} the sorcerer{G3097}(for{G1063} so{G3779} is his{G846} name{G3686} by interpretation{G3177}{(G5743)}) withstood{G436}{(G5710)} them{G846}, seeking{G2212}{(G5723)} to turn away{G1294}{(G5658)} the deputy{G446} from{G575} the faith{G4102}.
KJV with Strongs
(8) But Elymas (Sorcerer) the magi as his name translates was opposing them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith-belief.
The F.O.G
[8] But Elymas the sorcerer (whose name means "magician") desperately tried to prevent the governor from embracing faith in the Messiah, seeing his influence slipping away.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and there withstood them Elymas the magian—for so is his name interpreted—seeking to pervert the proconsul from the faith.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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