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How Many Gifts Did Jesus Receive?

Published in Religion 1 min read

The Bible records that Jesus received three gifts from the Wise Men, also known as the Magi: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

These gifts were symbolic and represented the three aspects of Jesus's role:

  • Gold: symbolized Jesus's royalty and kingship.
  • Frankincense: symbolized Jesus's divine nature and priesthood.
  • Myrrh: symbolized Jesus's humanity and suffering.

It's important to note that the number of gifts and their specific meanings are not explicitly stated in the Bible. However, the tradition of the three gifts has been widely accepted and celebrated by Christians for centuries.

While the Bible only mentions these three gifts, Jesus likely received other gifts during his childhood and ministry. However, these are not explicitly documented in the scriptures.

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