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Did U know Jesus was about 2 yrs old when the Magi came?
He wasn't an infant, as usually depicted. He was still in Bethlehem at the time. See Matt. 2, especially verse16
Bad war/Good war: Verse 1 only says the Magi came after Jesus was born. They couldn't very well have done otherwise. It's like saying you went to school after U were born. Doesn't mean U were an infant. Read the entire event again and U will see He was about 2 yrs old
8 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Yes, I do know that.
When they arrive in Jerusalem, they ask;
"Where is the *child* who is to be king of the Jews?"
Also, "We first saw the *child's* star
when we were in the East."
After Herod had the men brought to him he said:
"Go make a search for the *young child.*"
And again, when Herod learns
that the men have left for home,
he gives the command
for all the boys in Bethlehem
*2 yrs., of age and under* to be killed.
All of these * are to bring to your attention (the reader)
to each Scripture, itself, all of them refer to
**Jesus as a child or even young child; as in a toddler.**
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Correct. But probable a bit younger than that
According to Matthew, he was a child (not an infant) living in a house; and the male children slaughtered were 2 years of are or younger.
So Herod's decision on the age range is an unknown variable in calculating Jesus age at the time.
Therefore he was most likely between 1 and 2.
Luke's account starts from his birth.
- tuckerLv 61 decade ago
Yes, He was between 1 and 2 years old. Also there may have been up to twelve wise men. Religion has changed some things. But Christianity is about experiencing Jesus and having a relationship with Him.
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- slcbtfLv 61 decade ago
Yup,
Funny how so many hold on to biblical traditions...
"the bible says"....... If you are going to use it please use it in context or at least know what the background is before it is present in an argument.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Yeah you must read Gnostic.