Strong’s G1681

Ἐλύμας

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

Elumas

Pronunciation

eh-LOO-mas

Definition

Elymas

Meaning

Elymas, the name of the sorcerer at Paphos.

Usage

Elymas is a name used in the New Testament to refer to a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet. He is also known as Bar-Jesus. The name Elymas is associated with his role as a magician or sorcerer, which is evident in his opposition to the apostle Paul.

Bible references

Acts 13:8