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μάγος G3097
G3097 is the Greek word μάγος, transliterated mágos. The King James Version most often renders it wise men.
What it means
a Magian, i.e. Oriental scientist; by implication, a magician.
Where it comes from
of foreign origin (H07248).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: sorcerer, wise man.
Verses using μάγος
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 2:1 · KJV
Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
Matthew 2:7 · KJV
Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
Matthew 2:16 · KJV
Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.
Acts 13:6 · KJV
And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Barjesus:
Acts 13:8 · KJV
But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3097 mean?
G3097 is the Greek word μάγος (mágos), meaning a Magian, i.e. Oriental scientist; by implication, a magician.
How is G3097 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it wise men (3 times), sorcerer (2 times).
How many times does G3097 appear in the Bible?
μάγος (mágos) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3097 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: of foreign origin (H07248).
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