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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.

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