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In Matthew chapter 2 what is the purpose of the Magi and what do they do?
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Although commonly referred to as "wise men" or even kings, the magi were actually priests of the Persian religion, Zoroastrianism. The Persians were highly respected by the Jews because they had freed the Jews from the Babylonian Exile and had even funded the rebuilding of the Jerusalem Temple.
Matthew's purpose in writing of them in his nativity account was to demonstrate that even the Zoroastrian priests of Persia would want to come and worship Jesus.
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Where in the bible talks about the magi who visited Jesus?
In the New Testament, the Book of Matthew, Chapter 2 and verses 1-12
What was magi?
You will find written in Matthew chapter 2 concerning the "Mag-os", who visited Christ and brought him gifts. in verse 12 of chapter 2 you will find the vision "dream" or father provided to them concerning Herod and his evil plans.
How did the magi navigate to see jesus?
By stars. Matthew 2:1-2
Who said We have seen his star in the east?
One of the magi...Matthew 2:2
What verse in Matthew's Gospel is about the magi?
Matthew's Gospel refers to magoi or, in Latin, magi (sing: magus), who were priests of the Zoroastrian god, Ahura Mazda ("Wise Lord"). By having them wish to worship him, Matthew was probably demonstrating that Jesus had dominion over even the Zoroastrians.In later centuries, the Zoroastrian connection became less important and the term "wise men" tends to be used in English translations: at 2:1-12,16.
What is the chapter in the bible where herod orders a decree that every child under the age of 2 is to be killed?
Matthew 2:16 "Then when Herod saw that he had been tricked by the magi, he became very enraged, and sent and slew all the male children who were in Bethlehem and all its vicinity, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had determined from the magi."
Where in the bible can you read the christmas story?
The Christmas story is found in the New Testament of the Bible, specifically in the books of Matthew (Matthew 1:18-2:12) and Luke (Luke 2:1-20). These passages recount the birth of Jesus, the visit of the Magi, and the angelic announcement to the shepherds.
Which son of jacob was called Judas in Matthew chapter 2?
He is Joseph.
Who bought the gold gift for baby Jesus?
A Wise Man (Magi). The Bible does not name them any further. See Matthew 2.
Which gospel describes the shepherds visit to baby Jesus?
The Gospels of Matthew and Luke each has a visitor to the baby Jesus in order to worship him.Matthew has the magi ('wise men') follow a star to worship Jesus and bring him gifts.In keeping with its theme of poverty, Luke has poor shepherds visit Jesus to worship him. The shepherds knew nothing of the star that Matthew has the magi follow, but were instead told of Jesus' birth by angels.
Why did the magi not return to king herod?
The Magi did not return to King Herod because they were warned in a dream not to go back to him. They were told to go home by a different route to avoid King Herod, who had asked them to report back to him after finding the newborn king of the Jews. This was likely to protect the child Jesus from Herod's malicious intentions.
Who alone among the four Gospel writers told the story of the Three Wise Men?
Matthew, in Chapter 2.
