Meaning of Magi (What are they, Concept and Definition)

What are the Magi:

The Magi are Melchior, Gaspar and Baltasar .The Magi were kings of eastern territories who brought as gifts gold, frankincense and myrrh for the future king of kings: the Nino Jesus.

According to the New Testament of the Bible, the three wise men were wise people who followed the wake of the star of Bethlehem because they knew it would indicate the place of the birth of the child Jesus, Son of God.

See also Star of Bethlehem.

These kings are called "magicians" not in the sense of sorcerers.The word "magician ”, In this context, has its origin in the Greek magoi , which referred to the people of educated classes, that is, wise.

The three wise men undertook the journey carrying the gift they would offer to the new king.The magician king Melchior, who was characterized by his wisdom, carried a gold chest.The king Gaspar, called 'the generous and kind', prepared special incense gift, and King Baltasar decided to offer the new king with myrrh, used to make perfumes, medicine and papyrus.

The day of the Magi is celebrated in some countries, for example, Spain, on January 6, the day when children who have behaved well receive the presents of the kings.

The wise men are part of the representations of Belen or the manger because they are characters that were present at the birth of Jesus.

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The arrival of the Magi to the birthplace of Jesus Christ is considered an epiphany of the Lord, that is, a divine manifestation because it gave know the birth of the son of God.

See also Epiphany of the Lord.