Easton's Bible Dictionary Magician or sorcerer, the Arabic name of the Jew Bar-jesus, who withstood Paul and Barnabas in Cyprus. He was miraculously struck with blindness (Acts 13:11). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia ELYMAS el'-i-mas (Elumas, "wise"; Acts 13:8). See BAR-JESUS.

Multi-Version Concordance Elymas (2 Occurrences) Acts 13:8 But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn aside the proconsul from the faith. (WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV) Acts 13:9 Then Saul, who is also called Paul, was filled with the Holy Spirit, and, fixing his eyes on Elymas, (WEY NIV)