Mat 2:1 tos de iesos gennethentos en bethleem tos ioudaias en emerais erodou tos basileos, idou magoi (G3097) apo anatolon paregenonto eis ierosoluma
Mat 2:7 Τότε Ἡρῴδης λάθρᾳ καλέσας τοὺς μάγους ἠκρίβωσεν παρ' αὐτῶν τὸν χρόνον τοῦ φαινομένου ἀστέρος,
G3097
μάγος
magos
mag'-os
Of foreign origin [H7248]; a Magian, that is, Oriental scientist; by implication a magician: - sorcerer, wise man.
Mat 2:11 Maka masuklah mereka ke dalam rumah itu dan melihat Anak itu bersama Maria, ibu-Nya, lalu sujud menyembah Dia. Merekapun membuka tempat harta bendanya dan mempersembahkan persembahan kepada-Nya, yaitu emas, kemenyan dan mur.
Mat 2:11 kai elthontes eis ton oikian eidon to paidion meta marias tos metros autos, kai pesontes prosekunesan auto, kai anoixantes tous thesaurous auton prosenegkan auto dora, xruson(G5557) kai libanon (G3030) kai smurnan(G4666).
1. G5557
χρυσός
chrusos
khroo-sos'
Perhaps from the base of G5530 (through the idea of the utility of the metal); gold; by extension a golden article, as an ornament or coin: - gold.
2. G3030
λίβανος
libanos
lib'-an-os
Of foreign origin [H3828]; the incense tree, that is, (by implication) incense itself: - frankincense.
3. G4666
σμύρνα
smurna
smoor'-nah
Apparently strengthened for G3464; myrrh: - myrrh.
Dalam cerita-cerita tradisional atau sekolah minggu, orang Majus ini digambarkan berjumlah tiga orang yang masing-masing membawa : Emas, Kemenyan dan minyak Mur.
Magi (Majusian)
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Three Wise Men From Iran Visited Jesus From old Persian language, a priest of Zarathustra (Zoroaster). The Bible gives us the direction, East and the legend states that the wise men were from Persia (Iran) - Balthasar, Melchior, Caspar - thus being priests of Zarathustra religion, the mages. |
Dalam perkembangan berikutnya, ada beberapa kalangan yang mengadakan perayaan untuk orang majus ini.
History of 3 Kings Day - Epiphany
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| The twelve days of Christmas end with the Feast of Epiphany also called "The Adoration of the Magi" or "The Manifestation of God." Celebrated on January 6, it is known as the day of the Three Kings (or wise men/magi): Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar. According to an old legend based on a Bible story, these three kings saw, on the night when Christ was born, a bright star, followed it to Bethlehem and found there the Christchild and presented it with gold, frankincense and myrrh. |
Asal-usul nama ketiga orang majus ini :
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In the Eastern church a variety of different names are given for the three, but in the West the names have been settled since the 8th century as Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar. The names of the Magi derive from an early 6th century Greek manuscript in Alexandria, translated into the Latin Excerpta Latina Barbari.[4] The Latin text Collectanea et Flores continues the tradition of three kings and their names and gives additional details of their clothes, coming from Syria. This text is said to be from the 8th century, of Irish origin. In the Eastern churches, Ethiopian Christianity, for instance, has Hor, Karsudan, and Basanater, while the Armenians have Kagbha, Badadakharida and Badadilma[5][6]. |
Terlepas dari pro kontra jumlah orang dan nama, mereka telah membawa kepada Sang Raja berupa :
1. Emas (Gold)
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| 1. 1. (Symbol Au) A soft, yellow, corrosion-resistant element, the most malleable and ductile metal, occurring in veins and alluvial deposits and recovered by mining or by panning or sluicing. A good thermal and electrical conductor, gold is generally alloyed to increase its strength, and it is used as an international monetary standard, in jewelry, for decoration, and as a plated coating on a wide variety of electrical and mechanical components. Atomic number 79; atomic weight 196.967; melting point 1,063.0°C; boiling point 2,966.0°C; specific gravity 19.32; valence 1, 3. 2. Coinage made of this element. 3. A gold standard. 2. Money; riches. 3. A light olive-brown to dark yellow, or a moderate, strong to vivid yellow. 4. Something regarded as having great value or goodness: a heart of gold. 5. 1. A medal made of gold awarded to one placing first in a competition, as in the Olympics: won 9 golds in 13 events. 2. A gold record. |
Emas adalah lambang kekayaan, kemuliaan (glory), bernilai tinggi, sebuah standar.
2. Kemenyan (frankincense)
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| Fragrant gum resin obtained from trees of the genus Boswellia (family Burseraceae), particularly several varieties found in Somalia, Yemen, and Oman. This important incense resin was used in ancient times in religious rites and in embalming. It constituted part of the Jewish incense of the sanctuary and is frequently mentioned in the Pentateuch; it was one of the gifts of the magi to the infant Jesus. It is used today in incense and fumigants and as a fixative in perfumes. |
Kemenyan adalah lambang ucapan syukur dan pujian penyembahan
3. Minyak Mur (Myrrh)
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| Myrrh is the sweet-smelling oleo-gum resin that naturally exudes from wounds or cuts in the stems and bark of several species of this shrubby desert tree. This sap forms a thick, pale yellow paste as it seeps out. It then hardens into a mass about the size of a walnut, taking on a reddish-brown color. The volatile oil contained in the resin consists of sesquiterpenes, triterpenes, and mucilage. |
Minyak mur adalah lambang pengurapan.
Pada akhirnya, Orang-orang Majus ini telah membawa dan mengembalikan segala : Hormat, Kemuliaan, Pujian, Penyembahan, Ucapan Syukur, Berkat, Urapan kepada Raja segala raja, Tuhan segala tuan - Yesus Kristus namaNya
Mereka adalah the Magos yang bijak - The Wise Man - Majus
Act 8:9 But there was a man named Simon, who had formerly practiced magic arts in the city to the utter amazement of the Samaritan nation, claiming that he himself was an extraordinary and distinguished person.
Act 8:9 Seorang yang bernama Simon telah sejak dahulu melakukan sihir di kota itu dan mentakjubkan rakyat Samaria, serta berlagak seolah-olah ia seorang yang sangat penting.
Act 8:9 anor de tis onomati simon prouporxen en to polei mageuonG3096 kai existanon to ethnos tos samareias, legon einai tina eauton megan,
G3096
μαγεύω
mageuō
mag-yoo'-o
From G3097; to practice magic: - use sorcery.
Lain halnya dengan The Wise Magos diatas, Simon the Magos adalah the Wicked Magos.
Dia bukannya membawa Mas, Kemenyan dan Mur kepada Sang Raja, malahan dia bermaksud membeli semuanya itu dari Sang Raja untuk dirinya sendiri.
- Hormat, Kemuliaan, Pujian, Penyembahan, Ucapan Syukur, Berkat, Urapan kepada Raja segala raja, Tuhan segala tuan - Yesus Kristus namaNya
Ketika Simon melihat, bahwa pemberian Roh Kudus terjadi oleh karena rasul-rasul itu menumpangkan tangannya, ia menawarkan uang kepada mereka, serta berkata: "Berikanlah juga kepadaku kuasa itu, supaya jika aku menumpangkan tanganku di atas seseorang, ia boleh menerima Roh Kudus."
(Act 8:18-19)
Benar, meskipun Simon Magos/Magus ini telah dibaptis dan 'mengaku' sebagai murid Yesus, ia adalah type petobat ular yang hanya berganti kulit, bukat petobat Metanoia.
Jadi bertobatlah dari kejahatanmu ini dan berdoalah kepada Tuhan, supaya Ia mengampuni niat hatimu ini; sebab kulihat, bahwa hatimu telah seperti empedu yang pahit dan terjerat dalam kejahatan."
(Act 8:22-23)
Bandingkan teguran Petrus diatas dengan teguran Musa berikut ini
Sebab itu janganlah di antaramu ada laki-laki atau perempuan, kaum keluarga atau suku yang hatinya pada hari ini berpaling meninggalkan TUHAN, Allah kita, untuk pergi berbakti kepada allah bangsa-bangsa itu; janganlah di antaramu ada akar yang menghasilkan racun atau ipuh.
(Deu 29:18)
(The death of Simon Magus, from the Nuremberg Chronicle)
Simon Magus binasa bersama uangnya
Act 8:20 Tetapi Petrus berkata kepadanya: "Binasalah kiranya uangmu itu bersama dengan engkau, karena engkau menyangka, bahwa engkau dapat membeli karunia Allah dengan uang.
Anda ingin seperti The Wise Magus atau Simon The Magus?
Berilah kepada TUHAN kemuliaan nama-Nya, bawalah persembahan dan masuklah menghadap Dia! Sujudlah menyembah kepada TUHAN dengan berhiaskan kekudusan.
(1Ch 16:29)
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