The wise men (or magi) are traditionally said to have brought three gifts to the baby Jesus: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

What did the wise men bring?

  • Gold – a valuable metal, often associated with royalty and wealth, seen as fitting for a king.
  • Frankincense – an aromatic resin used as incense in worship and religious ceremonies, symbolizing divinity and priestly role.
  • Myrrh – a resin used for perfume, medicine, and embalming, often linked to suffering and death, foreshadowing Jesus’ later suffering.

These three gifts are mentioned together in the Gospel of Matthew, where the magi present “gold, frankincense and myrrh” to the child Jesus.

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