But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn aside the proconsul from the faith.

But Elymas, the wonder-worker (for that is the sense of his name), put himself against them, with the purpose of turning the ruler from the faith.

ανθιστατο δε εις αυτους Ελυμας ο μαγος, διοτι ουτω μεθερμηνευεται το ονομα αυτου, ζητων να αποτρεψη τον ανθυπατον απο της πιστεως.

But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.