μάγος (mágos) — Sorcerer
Greek word study: μάγος (mágos), Strong's G3097. a Magian, i.e. Oriental scientist; by implication, a magician
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a Magian, i.e. Oriental scientist; by implication, a magician
KJV translation words: sorcerer, wise man
Strong's G3097 is tagged on 6 words in 5 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 2:1 and last appears in Acts 13:8.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 5)
- Matthew 2:1 — μάγοι — Magi
- Matthew 2:7 — μάγους — Magi
- Matthew 2:16 — μάγων — Magi
- Acts 13:6 — μάγον — magician
- Acts 13:8 — μάγος — magician —
Related entries
Entries whose derivation names this word: G3096 μαγεύω (mageúō).
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What does mágos (G3097) mean?
A magian, i.e. oriental scientist; by implication, a magician.
How is G3097 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G3097 as: sorcerer, wise man.
How often does μάγος (mágos) appear?
Strong's G3097 is tagged on 6 words in 5 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 2:1 and last appears in Acts 13:8.
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