Elymas
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Sorcerer |
Elymas (King James Bible translates as "sorcerer" and false prophet (ψευδοπροφήτης).[1]
In the Bible
In Acts 13,
blind. A cloud of darkness immediately begins blocking his sight;[3] after this, Sergius Paulus is converted to Christianity.[4]
According to
Name
Acts 13:8 says, "Elymas the mágos (for so his name is translated) opposed them". "Elymas" is possibly derived from the Arabic ‘alīm "learned" or "wise", and may be used to translate mágos.[6] Bar-Jesus means "Son of Joshua" or "Son of Jesus" in Aramaic.
Cultural influence
"Elymas the Sorcerer Struck with Blindness" is the title of a famous cartoon by Raphael, which served as the inspiration for woven tapestries in the Vatican.[7]
See also
- Apollonius of Tyana
- Jesus of Nazareth
- John the Baptist
- Simon Magus
References
- ^ a b c Acts 13
- ^ Acts 13
- ^ "Immediately mist and darkness fell upon him, and he went about seeking people to lead him by the hand"; Acts 13:11
- ^ "When the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed, for he was amazed at the teaching about the Lord"; Acts 13:12
- ISBN 978-0-691-15407-7.
- ISBN 0-664-20919-X
- ^ "Raphael Tapestry: The Blinding of Elymas". PAVM: Michigan Chapter. Retrieved 2020-07-20.