# General Information:

The words "you," "he," and "him" refer to Elymas the magician.

# Connecting Statement:

Paul finishes speaking to Elymas.

# the hand of the Lord is upon you

Here "hand' represents the power of God and "upon you" implies punishment. Alternate translation: "The Lord will punish you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

# you will become blind

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "God will make you blind" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# You will not see the sun

Elymas will be so completely blind that he not even be able to see the sun. Alternate translation: "You will not even see the sun"

# for a while

"for a period of time" or "until the time appointed by God"

# there fell on Elymas a mist and darkness

"the eyes of Elymas became blurry and then dark" or "Elymas started seeing unclearly and then he could not see anything"

# he started going around

"Elymas wandered around" or "Elymas started feeling around and"