Were was jesus at when the 3 wise men showed up?

Answer 1

When the account of Christ's birth was given by Matthew (which is where the Magi, or wise men, came to see Jesus), he could have used the Greek word for newborn infant, but didn't.

The word Matthew chose is "paidion," (Pronounced pahee-dee'-on), and is Strong's Ref. # 3813. It is a neuter diminutive of GSN3816 (boy); a childling (of either sex), i.e. (properly,) an infant, or (by extension) a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian.

Matthew used "paidion," rather than the word Luke used when describing Jesus in the manger. The word Luke used is "brephos," (Pronounced bref'-os), and is Strong's Ref. # 1025. It is of uncertain affinity; an infant (properly, unborn) literally or figuratively.

Further, the text clearly states that they saw Jesus in a house with his mother. Not in a stable, manger, or anywhere else animals might be placed. As to how many Magi there were, it doesn't say.

Answer 2

It is a common misconception that the wise men came and visited Jesus shortly after His birth. In fact, the wise men came months (or possibly as much as two years) later, when Joseph and Mary had already settled in Nazareth. That is why Matthew 2:11 says the wise men visited and worshipped Jesus in a house. Jesus was born in Bethlehem, and the wise men likely witnessed the "Star of Bethlehem" at the time Jesus was born. The wise men did not arrive in Israel for a significant amount of time after Jesus was born. During that time, Joseph and Mary had returned to live in Nazareth (Matthew 2:13-20). That is also why Herod ordered all the boys in Bethlehem under two years of age to be killed (Matthew 2:16). Herod did not know that Jesus was no longer in Bethlehem, and did not know that the star had reappeared to the wise men and redirected them to Nazareth.

According to tradition dating back to medieval times, their names were Balthasar, Gaspar (or Casper), and Melchior. They are often depicted as representing the three races. The Bible says they came from the East, but exactly where is not known. Arabia, Babylon, and Persia are popular choices. According to one tradition, Balthasar was king of Arabia, Gaspar was king of India, and Melchior was king of Persia.

The Magi of the Nativity were probably important men in their own country and may well have been of noble or royal birth, but there is no evidence to back this up. The idea that they were kings arose in the Middle Ages and was based on earlier Biblical prophecies about kings bearing gifts.

We can't even say for sure how many Magi visited Jesus. The Bible does not specify three. According to Eastern tradition, the number was 12. The Western tradition of three wise men probably arises from the three gifts they brought to Jesus.

Tradition has it that in later years the Wise Men were baptized by St. Thomas the Apostle; all three became bishops and spent the rest of their lives spreading Christianity, and at the end of their lives they each saw the Star of Bethlehem again and were reunited. One legend says that they were over 100 years old when they met to celebate Christmas, then died within a few days of each other.

Their purported remains were brought to Constantinople by St. Helena, mother of the 4th century Roman emperor Constantine the Great, and later moved to Milan. In the 12th century they fell into the hands of Holy Roman emperor Frederick Barbarossa, who gave them to the Archbishop of Cologne, Germany. The archbishop built a cathedral for the relics in Cologne, where they remain to this day.

Answer 3

the reason the 3 wise men showed up was because of jesus

Answer 4

When the magi arrived the Christ Jesus was living in Bethlehem at the family's house. How many magi there were is unknown, the new testament doesn't say how many arrived. The books state that there were three gifts, but nowhere are the number of wise men stated. It might be added that when the magi arrived the Christ was probably about twelve to eighteen months old.

Answer 5

Actually most scholars believe that by the time the wise men came (and it never says there were three, it just says there were three gifts) that Jesus was probably about two or three years old I believe. But I haven't researched it personally I just read it once.

Answer 6

He wasn't just been born he probably was in his house at Nazareth and he was about 1 1/2 years old. That's why when the 3 wise men went to Herodes and told him they had visited Jesus He sent to kill all the 2 year old babies and younger to make sure he killed Jesus

Answer 7

Let me get straight, it was no wise men who celebrated the birth of Jesus, but instead it was the three Magians who travelled from the far land of the east that is Persia right to jerusalem because the prophecy of Christ's birth was mentioned in their holy book which is known as "ahura vesta".

Remember, they're not know as magi or wise men, but instead Magians whom your christian regards today as pagans or false religion !!!!

Answer 8

As few have read, they found Him (them) in the "house".

And perhaps He might have been several months old. Likely Herod just had all 2 yrs and under killed to, he hoped, make sure he got the "King".

Answer 9

Hello justin w.. :)

The Bible does not state how many wise men there were..so the question is not a valid one.. :)


Merry Christmas..To All..
With Love..In Christ.. :)

Answer 10

He was not yet invented.

Jesus was named by Pontius Pilate for the crucifixion of 2 thieves on 3 crosses after Christ was set FREEEEEEEEE.

The Gospels simply re-invented the name Jesus to start Matthew and Luke and to defraud the World of Christians for 2000 years.

3 wise men was the start of the 3nitty.
AMEN!