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Acts 13

Acts 13:8 KJV (With Strong’s)

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But
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
Elymas
Elumas (Greek #1681)
Elymas, a wizard
KJV usage: Elymas.
Pronounce: el-oo'-mas
Origin: of foreign origin
the sorcerer
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
magos (Greek #3097)
a Magian, i.e. Oriental scientist; by implication, a magician
KJV usage: sorcerer, wise man.
Pronounce: mag'-os
Origin: of foreign origin (07248)
(for
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
so
houto (Greek #3779)
in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
KJV usage: after that, after (in) this manner, as, even (so), for all that, like(-wise), no more, on this fashion(-wise), so (in like manner), thus, what.
Pronounce: hoo'-to
Origin: οὕτως (hoo'-toce) adverb from 3778
is
methermeneuo (Greek #3177)
to explain over, i.e. translate
KJV usage: (by) interpret(-ation).
Pronounce: meth-er-mane-yoo'-o
Origin: from 3326 and 2059
his
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
name
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
onoma (Greek #3686)
a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
KJV usage: called, (+ sur-)name(-d).
Pronounce: on'-om-ah
Origin: from a presumed derivative of the base of 1097 (compare 3685)
by interpretation
methermeneuo (Greek #3177)
to explain over, i.e. translate
KJV usage: (by) interpret(-ation).
Pronounce: meth-er-mane-yoo'-o
Origin: from 3326 and 2059
) withstood
anthistemi (Greek #436)
to stand against, i.e. oppose
KJV usage: resist, withstand.
Pronounce: anth-is'-tay-mee
Origin: from 473 and 2476
z them
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
, seeking
zeteo (Greek #2212)
to seek (literally or figuratively); specially, (by Hebraism) to worship (God), or (in a bad sense) to plot (against life)
KJV usage: be (go) about, desire, endeavour, enquire (for), require, (X will) seek (after, for, means). Compare 4441.
Pronounce: dzay-teh'-o
Origin: of uncertain affinity
to turn away
diastrepho (Greek #1294)
to distort, i.e. (figuratively) misinterpret, or (morally) corrupt
KJV usage: perverse(-rt), turn away.
Pronounce: dee-as-tref'-o
Origin: from 1223 and 4762
the deputy
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
anthupatos (Greek #446)
instead of the highest officer, i.e. (specially) a Roman proconsul
KJV usage: deputy.
Pronounce: anth-oo'-pat-os
Origin: from 473 and a superlative of 5228
from
apo (Greek #575)
"off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
KJV usage: (X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
Pronounce: apo'
Origin: a primary particle
the faith
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
pistis (Greek #4102)
persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly, constancy in such profession; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself
KJV usage: assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity.
Pronounce: pis'-tis
Origin: from 3982
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2 Tim. 3:8• 8And in the manner that Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also withstand the truth, men corrupted in mind, reprobate concerning the faith. (2 Tim. 3:8)

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deputy,
Elymas,
Faith,
Sorcerer

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Acts 13:6• 6And having gone through the whole island unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a Jewish false prophet whose name [was] Bar-Jesus, (Acts 13:6)
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Acts 9:36• 36Now in Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which being interpreted is called Dorcas. She was full of good works and alms-deeds which she did. (Acts 9:36)
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John 1:41• 41He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith to him, We have found the Messiah (which interpreted is Christ), (John 1:41)
withstood.
Ex. 7:11‑13•  (Ex. 7:11‑13)
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1 Kings 22:24•  (1 Kings 22:24)
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Jer. 28:1,10‑11•  (Jer. 28:1,10‑11)
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Jer. 29:24‑32•  (Jer. 29:24‑32)
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2 Tim. 3:8• 8And in the manner that Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also withstand the truth, men corrupted in mind, reprobate concerning the faith. (2 Tim. 3:8)
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2 Tim. 4:14‑15• 14Alexander, the coppersmith, did many evil things against me: the Lord will render to him according to his works;
 15of whom be thou ware also, for he exceedingly withstood our words. (2 Tim. 4:14‑15)
• The interest of the Roman governor aroused the jealous opposition of the corrupt Jew who had had influence. (“Acts 13:1-12” by W. Kelly)
• Bar-Jesus (=son of Jesus, or Joshua) called himself “Elymas,” the wise man, or magician. (“Acts 13:1-12” by W. Kelly)
• Satan always imitates, and, as the days go on, the imitation becomes more and more like (Acts 13:8; 2 Tim. 3:8). (“Hunt’s Sayings - 477” by R. Hunt)

J. N. Darby Translation

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But Elymas the magician (for so his name is by interpretation) opposed them, seeking to turn away the proconsul from the faith.

W. Kelly Translation

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But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name interpreted) opposed them, seeking to turn away the pro-consul from the faith.