Acts 13:8
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.”
πίστις
Faith, trust, belief, faithfulness. Pistis. Without faith it is impossible to please God. Faith is the currency of the kingdom. Everything flows to those who trust God completely.
ζητέω
seeking
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ζητέω
To seek, to look for, to desire. Zeteo. Seek first the kingdom of God. Seeking is active not passive. The kingdom does not come to those who wait passively. Seek it.
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ὄνομα
name
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ὄνομα
A name, a reputation, a character. There is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved. The name of Jesus is unique and exclusive.
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διαστρέφω
to turn away
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διαστρέφω
to distort, i.e. (figuratively) misinterpret, or (morally) corrupt
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μάγος
magician —
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μάγος
a Magian, i.e. Oriental scientist; by implication, a magician
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μεθερμηνεύω
means
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μεθερμηνεύω
to explain over, i.e. translate
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Ἐλύμας
Elymas
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Ἐλύμας
Elymas, a wizard
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