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The account in Matthew 2 of the Wise Men (Magi) does not mention their number only the three gifts given as follows:
Gold was a gift for royalty-in this case the chosen King of the Jews and ultimately the "King of Kings and Lord of Lords" who will rule over the entire earth (Revelation:19:16).
Frankincense was an incense intimately connected with the priesthood and temple sacrifices, foreshadowing the fact that Jesus Christ would serve as our High Priest and give Himself as the perfect sacrifice to pay the penalty for the sins of all mankind (Hebrews:4:14-15; 9:11-14; 1 Peter:1:18-19).
Myrrh had a much more sobering symbolism. When a person died, this perfuming agent was wrapped with the body to help cover up the stench of death. Jesus' own body would be wrapped in linen with myrrh and aloes (John:19:39-40).
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Why are presents associated with Christmas?
Because when Jesus was born, the three wise men gave him gifts. Yea the answer above is correct the three wise men brought Jesus gifts the night of his birth
Why did three wise men came to see Jesus?
To bring gifts...
Where does you come bearing gifts come from?
The phrase comes from the three wise men bringing gifts to Jesus.
What does the star of Bethlehem symbolizes?
The three wise men coming to visit baby jesus.
What is the three gifts that the wise men brought Jesus?
gold, frankincense, and myrrh
What gifts where given to Jesus by the the three wise men?
gold frankincense & myrrh
Why do you have Christmas presonts?
It is in remembrance of the birth of Jesus, as it occurred according to the bible. WHen Jesus was born, the three wise men approached and brought him gifts. Those gifts to baby Jesus from the three wise men has then mutated into the current tradition of Christmas presents.
Did anyone else give gifts to baby Jesus?
According to the biblical account, the three wise men from the East brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to baby Jesus. These gifts are often interpreted to symbolize Jesus' kingship, divinity, and eventual sacrifice.
Did anyone else gave gifts to Jesus besides the wise men?
No the three wise men was the only ones
Why are gifts given at Christmas?
It's because of the biblical description of the three wise men who brought gifts to Jesus.
What three gifts did the wise men bring the baby Jesus?
gold, frankincense and myrrh
What gifts did he have for the Child Jesus How did he acquire these?
Baby Jesus was given frankincense, gold and myrrh by the three wise men.
