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simon magus

Si·mon Ma·gus
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sahy-muh n mey-guh s]
    • /ˈsaɪ mən ˈmeɪ gəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sahy-muh n mey-guh s]
    • /ˈsaɪ mən ˈmeɪ gəs/

Definitions of simon magus words

  • noun simon magus Simon (defs 5, 6). 1
  • noun simon magus a sorcerer who tried to buy spiritual powers from the apostles (Acts 8:9-24) 0
  • noun simon magus a Samaritan sorcerer, probably from Gitta, of the 1st century ad After being converted to Christianity, he tried to buy miraculous powers from the apostles (Acts of the Apostles 8:9–24). He is also identified as the founder of a Gnostic sect 0
  • noun simon magus a Samaritan magician whose offer of money to learn how to impart the Holy Ghost to others angered Peter: Acts 8:9-24 0

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Parts of speech for Simon magus

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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simon magus popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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