Elymas (/ ˈɛlɪməs /; Ancient Greek: Ἐλύμας; [1] c. 1st century AD), also known as Bar-Jesus (Ancient Greek: Βαριησοῦς, [1] Imperial Aramaic: Bar-Shuma, Latin: Bariesu), is a character …

Feb 7, 2024 · In today’s article, we'll explore what the Bible says about Elymas (or Bar-Jesus), what consequences Elymas experiences for trying to blockade Paul's ministry, and what we …

Jul 22, 2022 · Among the governor’s attendants was Bar-Jesus, a man who made his living practicing magic. He also claimed to be a prophet of God. The name Bar-Jesus means “son of …

ELYMAS ĕl’ ə məs (̓Ελύμας, G1829). A Jewish magician and false prophet whom Paul found on his first missionary journey, in the retinue of Sergius Paulus, the Rom. proconsul of Cyprus …

May 5, 2014 · Elymas is one of two names belonging to a magician and "false Hebrew prophet" also known as Bar-Jesus Acts 13:8). While at Paphos on Cyprus, Paul Barnabas get …

8 But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith. 9 Then Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, …

Elymas, also known as Bar-Jesus, is a figure mentioned in the New Testament in the Book of Acts. He is described as a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet who resided in Paphos, on the …

But Elymas, the sorcerer (as his name means in Greek), interfered and urged the governor to pay no attention to what Barnabas and Saul said. He was trying to keep the governor from …

Elymas is identified as a sorcerer, indicating his involvement in magical practices, which were common in the Greco-Roman world. Sorcery was often associated with deception and …

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