In Acts 13:6, the sorcerer is introduced as Barjesus; here his Greek name Elymas is given and his opposition begins, continuing the same narrative.

Acts 19:19 shows magicians burning their books in repentance—the opposite response to Elymas's stubborn opposition.

In Exodus 7:11-13, Egyptian magicians oppose Moses with counterfeit signs—Elymas similarly resists Paul, a pattern of sorcery opposing God's servants.

In 1 Kings 22:24, false prophet Zedekiah strikes Micaiah—Elymas likewise is a false prophet withstanding Paul, a recurring conflict pattern.

In Jeremiah 28:10, Hananiah breaks Jeremiah's yoke—Elymas similarly tries to break Paul's influence, both directly opposing God's word.

In Jeremiah 28:11, Hananiah delivers a false prophecy about Babylon's yoke—Elymas also spreads falsehood to turn the proconsul from the faith.

2 Timothy 3:8 names Jannes and Jambres who opposed Moses — a direct parallel to Elymas the magician opposing Paul.

Jeremiah 28:16 pronounces death on a false prophet opposing God's word—parallel to Elymas's blinding for opposing Paul.

Isaiah 47:12 mocks Babylon's sorceries, condemning the same magic Elymas practices.