Strong’s G3097

μάγος

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

magos

Pronunciation

MAH-gos

Definition

Magi, wise men

Meaning

a sorcerer, a magician, a wizard.

Usage

The term "magos" refers to a member of a class of wise men, astrologers, or magicians. In the New Testament, it specifically denotes the wise men from the East who visited Jesus after His birth, guided by a star. These individuals were likely scholars or priests with knowledge of astronomy and possibly astrology, who interpreted celestial events as significant.

Bible references

Matthew 2:1;Matthew 2:7;Matthew 2:16;Matthew 2:16;Acts 13:6;Acts 13:8