Acts 13:8

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

Strong's King James

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}.

The F.O.G *

(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 Message *

[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.

Young's Literal Translation

and there withstood them Elymas the magian—for so is his name interpreted—seeking to pervert the proconsul from the faith.
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After a dramatic early morning encounter with King Jesus, I just couldn’t put my Bible down. The F.O.G took a hold of me and this website was born. Learn more about the F.O.G.

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