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Acts 13

Hch. 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 Ti. 3:8• 8Y de la manera que Jannes y Jambres resistieron á Moisés, así también estos resisten á la verdad; hombres corruptos de entendimiento, réprobos acerca de la fe. (2 Ti. 3:8)

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Faith,
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Ministry on This Verse

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Hch. 13:6• 6Y habiendo atravesado toda la isla hasta Papho, hallaron un hombre mago, falso profeta, Judío, llamado Bar jesús; (Hch. 13:6)
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Hch. 9:36• 36Entonces en Joppe había una discípula llamada Tabita, que si lo declaras, quiere decir Dorcas. Esta era llena de buenas obras y de limosnas que hacía. (Hch. 9:36)
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Jn. 1:41• 41Este halló primero á su hermano Simón, y díjole: Hemos hallado al Mesías (que declarado es, el Cristo). (Jn. 1:41)
withstood.
Éx. 7:11‑13• 11Entonces llamó también Faraón sabios y encantadores; é hicieron también lo mismo los encantadores de Egipto con sus encantamientos;
 12Pues echó cada uno su vara, las cuales se volvieron culebras: mas la vara de Aarón devoró las varas de ellos.
 13Y el corazón de Faraón se endureció, y no los escuchó; como Jehová lo había dicho. (Éx. 7:11‑13)
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1 R. 22:24• 24Llegándose entonces Sedechîas hijo de Chânaana, hirió á Michêas en la mejilla, diciendo: ¿Por dónde se fué de mí el espíritu de Jehová para hablarte á ti? (1 R. 22:24)
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Jer. 28:1,10‑11• 1Y aconteció en el mismo año, en el principio del reinado de Sedechîas rey de Judá, en el año cuarto, en el quinto mes, que Hananías, hijo de Azur, profeta que era de Gabaón, me habló en la casa de Jehová delante de los sacerdotes y de todo el pueblo, diciendo:
 10Entonces Hananías profeta quitó el yugo del cuello de Jeremías profeta, y quebrólo,
 11Y habló Hananías en presencia de todo el pueblo, diciendo: Así ha dicho Jehová: De esta manera quebraré el yugo de Nabucodonosor, rey de Babilonia, del cuello de todas las gentes dentro de dos años de días. Y fuése Jeremías su camino. (Jer. 28:1,10‑11)
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Jer. 29:24‑32• 24Y á Semaías de Nehelam hablarás, diciendo:
 25Así habló Jehová de los ejércitos, Dios de Israel, diciendo: Por cuanto enviaste letras en tu nombre á todo el pueblo que está en Jerusalem, y á Sophonías sacerdote hijo de Maasías, y á todos los sacerdotes, diciendo:
 26Jehová te ha puesto por sacerdote en lugar de Joiada sacerdote, para que presidáis en la casa de Jehová sobre todo hombre furioso y profetizante, poniéndolo en el calabozo y en el cepo.
 27¿Por qué pues no has ahora reprendido á Jeremías de Anathoth, que os profetiza falsamente?
 28Porque por eso nos envió á decir en Babilonia: Largo va el cautiverio: edificad casas, y morad; plantad huertos, y comed el fruto de ellos.
 29Y Sophonías sacerdote había leído esta carta á oídos de Jeremías profeta.
 30Y fué palabra de Jehová á Jeremías, diciendo:
 31Envía á decir á toda la transmigración: Así ha dicho Jehová de Semaías de Nehelam: Porque os profetizó Semaías, y yo no lo envié, y os hizo confiar en mentira:
 32Por tanto, así ha dicho Jehová: He aquí que yo visito sobre Semaías de Nehelam, y sobre su generación: no tendrá varón que more entre este pueblo, ni verá aquel bien que haré yo á mi pueblo, dice Jehová: porque contra Jehová ha hablado rebelión. (Jer. 29:24‑32)
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2 Ti. 3:8• 8Y de la manera que Jannes y Jambres resistieron á Moisés, así también estos resisten á la verdad; hombres corruptos de entendimiento, réprobos acerca de la fe. (2 Ti. 3:8)
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2 Ti. 4:14‑15• 14Alejandro el calderero me ha causado muchos males: el Señor le pague conforme á sus hechos.
 15Guárdate tú también de él; que en grande manera ha resistido á nuestras palabras. (2 Ti. 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.