According to A Handbook on the Gospel of Matthew, the expression “wise men ” translates“ a Greek noun which originally referred to Persian priests who were experts in astrology. ”
( A Handbook on the Gospel of Matthew) Ndërsa një fjalor e përkufizon këtë fjalë si « magjistar, dikush që pretendon se ka fuqi magjike ose zotëron artet e magjisë ».