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Melchior

Melchior

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A member of the three wise men who visit the baby Jesus
  • proper noun
  • Literature
: Melchor
  • The three wise men, including Melchior, are often depicted in nativity scenes as bringing gifts to honor the infant Christ.

Examples

  • According to one tradition, their names were Melchior, Balthasar, and Gaspar.

    Blog text (18)

  • These were Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar... ...of Mesopotamia, Persia and ethiopia.

    King of Kings (1961)

  • Oh, yes, then there was Melchior.

    Journey to Bethlehem (2023)

  • What about my wine, Melchior?

    The Nativity Story (2006)

  • Melchior... ...this land you speak of... ...it will take months to journey there.

    The Nativity Story (2006)

  • Surely you speak of a spiritual journey, Melchior.

    The Nativity Story (2006)

  • In the musical Spring Awakening, Joo Won plays the role of Melchior.

    Blog text (12)

  • Melchior, we must go.

    Journey to Bethlehem (2023)

  • In Christian tradition, Melchior is recognized as one of the three wise men who brought gifts to the newborn Jesus.

  • During the feast of Epiphany, Melchior is celebrated alongside the other magi for his journey to see Jesus.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Melchior comes from old Hebrew parts malki meaning 'king' and or meaning 'light'. Since Melchior is one of the three wise men or kings who visit the baby Jesus, thinking of him as the 'king of light' is an easy memory hook that fits his bright, royal image.