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μάγος -ου, ὁ

Word data

• Strongs: G30970

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• Instances in Scripture: 6

• All Scriptures cited: Yes

Etymology:

• LXX/Hebrew glosses:

in LXX for אַשָּׁף, [Da LXX TH 2:2](Dan 2:2), [10](Dan 2:10), al. (cf. רַב־מָג chief magian, [Je 39:3](Jer 39:3), [13](Jer 39:13));

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• Antonyms for all senses

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Senses

Sense 1.0:

Definition:

Citations:

one of the Μάγοι, a Median tribe (Hdt).

Sense 2.0:

Definition:

Glosses:

a Magian;

Explanation:

Citations:

a Magian, one of a sacred caste, originally Median, who seem to have conformed to the Persian religion, while retaining some of their old beliefs (v. DB, I vol., 565 f.; DB, iii, 203 ff.): [Mt 2:1](Mat 2:1), [7](Mat 2:7), [16](Mat 2:16).

Sense 3.0:

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Glosses:

a wizard;

Explanation:

sorcerer;

Citations:

a wizard, sorcerer: Ac [13](Jer 39:13):6, [8](Act 13:8) (cf. Wi 1[7](Mat 2:7):7, [Ac 8:9](Act 8:9), [11](Act 8:11)).†