Strong’s G0919

Βαριησοῦς

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

Bariésous

Pronunciation

bar-ee-ay-soos'

Definition

Bar-Jesus

Meaning

Bar-Jesus, the name of the magician and false prophet at Paphos in Cyprus; he is also called Elymas.

Usage

The name "Bar-Jesus" means "son of Jesus" or "son of Joshua." It is used in the New Testament to refer to a Jewish false prophet and sorcerer encountered by the Apostle Paul and Barnabas on the island of Cyprus.

Bible references

Acts 13:6