Magi
(sometimes lowercase) the wise men, generally assumed to be three in number, who paid homage to the infant Jesus. Matthew 2:1–12.: Compare Balthazar (def. 1), Caspar (def. 1), Melchior (def. 1).
(sometimes lowercase) the class of Zoroastrian priests in ancient Media and Persia, reputed to possess supernatural powers.
(lowercase) astrologers.
Origin of Magi
1Other words from Magi
- Ma·gi·an [mey-jee-uhn], /ˈmeɪ dʒi ən/, adjective
Words Nearby Magi
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How to use Magi in a sentence
That’s when many believe the “Magi” or “wise men” or “three kings” arrive to see the newborn baby Jesus.
In the New Testament’s Gospel of Matthew, three wise men, or Magi, are guided to the site of the Nativity by the star.
Jupiter and Saturn ‘great conjunction’ awes world. Here’s how to see it | rhhackettfortune | December 22, 2020 | FortuneThe long journey of the Magi—the Wise Men—in pursuit of a single star.
The True Gifts of Christmas Are Life, Love, and the Mystery of God | Joshua DuBois | December 25, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThis book looks at the origins of St. Nicholas, the Magi, and so on.
Surprising Christmas History From the Date to Origins of St. Nicholas | The Browser | December 23, 2011 | THE DAILY BEASTAccording to the Koran, an angel will weigh both men and women in a great balance; this idea, too, is taken from the Magi.
A Philosophical Dictionary, Volume 1 (of 10) | Franois-Marie Arouet (AKA Voltaire)
If, then, we regard Zoroaster as being the founder of the Magi, we must throw back his epoch considerably further than this date.
Ancient Faiths And Modern | Thomas InmanMarcellinus and Peter, representing the Adoration of the Magi.
Child-life in Art | Estelle M. HurllHe directed the Magi to consider the subject, and to give him their opinion.
Xerxes | Jacob AbbottThe Jews had the real fire from heaven, and the Magi pretended to have received theirs from the upper regions likewise.
The Mysteries of All Nations | James Grant
British Dictionary definitions for magi
/ (ˈmeɪdʒaɪ) /
the Zoroastrian priests of the ancient Medes and Persians
the three magi the wise men from the East who came to do homage to the infant Jesus (Matthew 2:1–12) and traditionally called Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar
Derived forms of magi
- magian (ˈmeɪdʒɪən), adjective
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Cultural definitions for Magi
[ (may-jeye) ]
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