From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishˌThree Wise ˈMen, the(alsothe Three Kings,the Magi)in the NewTestamentof theBible, three kings orwisemen who came from theEast,guidedby astar, and broughtgiftsofgold,frankincense, andmyrrhfor thebabyJesus. Theexpression‘three wise men’ is som...
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Wise Men of the East, also calledMagi, or Three Kings of the Orient. InMatthew, noble pilgrims followed a star to Israel to pay homage to the newborn Christ Child (SeePilgrim). They asked KingHerod the Greatfor assistance in finding the child. Herod could not help them but asked the ...
These three men are known as the wise men. It is because of their wisdom and cleverness that Jesus was unharmed. Even today, we hold the three men in respect. We call them the Three Wise Men, the three Magi, or the "Kings from the east". ...
the Three Wise MenˌThree WiseˈMen, the(alsothe Three Kings,the Magi) in the New Testament of the Bible, three kings or wise men who came from the East, guided by a star, and brought gifts of gold,frankincense, andmyrrhfor the baby Jesus. The expression ‘three wise men’ is so...
QUESTION: The feast of the Epiphany often describes the magi as three wise men — and even three kings, as in the old carol: “We Three Kings.” Yet we don’t find the word “kings” in the Gospel’s infancy narratives. Can you explain a proper understanding of who the magi were —...
Sign up with one click: Facebook Twitter Google Share on Facebook three wise men Acronyms kings of the Orient, come to worship the baby Jesus. [N.T.: Matthew 2:1–2] See:Nativity Allusions—Cultural, Literary, Biblical, and Historical: A Thematic Dictionary. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group...
Though scholars may question details, ordinary people worldwide treasure the story we have learned over the ages. Most of us simply want to celebrate Christ's birth. Content with our Magi, we are sure they were Three Wise Men and comfortable if they were Three Kings too. They are essential...
The "Star of the Wise Men," also known as the "Star of Bethlehem," is a celestial phenomenon described in the Gospel of Matthew that guided the Magi, or Wise Men, to the birthplace of Jesus Christ. This event is a significant element in the nativity narrative and has been the subject...
With Christmas coming, this wise men paper plate crown craft is the perfect solution for your nativity play. This is also a great Sunday School craft as you teach kids about the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Note that this wise men are also called the 3 kings and the magi. Whateve...