11And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon you, and you will be blind and unable to see the sun for a time.” Immediately mist and darkness fell upon him, and he went about seeking people to lead him by the hand.
The temporary nature of the punishment suggests that there will be an opportunity for repentance. Just as Paul was blinded for a time and came to repentance and faith in Christ (Acts 9:1–19a),1 so also there is a hope that the same will happen with Elymas.2
11 And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon you, and you will be blind and unable to see the sun for a time.” Immediately mist and darkness fell upon him, and he went about seeking people to lead him by the hand.