Melchior
One bearing gifts
Melchior is traditionally one of the three Magi or Wise Men who visited the infant Jesus, though the names don't appear in the Bible itself.
Medieval tradition assigned him the role of the eldest, often depicted as a king bearing gold.
The name also appears as a given name in European contexts, particularly in German and Scandinavian cultures.
Eastern priests, biblical visitors
- CasparTraditional name for a magus
- BalthasarOne of three magi
- EpiphanyChristian feast, January sixth
- BethlehemNativity's traditional setting
wisemen · gold · frankincense · myrrh · adoration · gifts · journey · star
Item given freely
- treasureValued wealth or keepsake
- preciousHighly esteemed, greatly valued
- royalOf monarchs
- tributeOffering of respect
wealth · offering · crown · kingly · nobility · riches · presentation · symbolic
Luminous astronomical object
- navigationDetermining position and course
- astronomyScience of celestial objects
- celestialOf the sky above
- guidanceAdvice for decisions
constellation · omen · sign · heavens · east · following · journey · portent
Wisdom keeper or seasoning
- elderSenior figure of authority
- learnedHaving much knowledge
- wisdomGood judgment from experience
- discerningHaving keen judgment
perceptive · enlightened · scholar · philosopher · counsel · insight · judgment · ancient
Magi
Eastern priests, biblical visitors
Bethlehem · wisemen · gold · frankincense · myrrh · adoration · gifts · journey · star · biblical
gift
Item given freely
tribute · wealth · offering · crown · kingly · nobility · riches · presentation · symbolic · generosity
star
Luminous astronomical object
- navigationDetermining position and course
- astronomyScience of celestial objects
- celestialOf the sky above
guidance · constellation · omen · sign · heavens · east · following · journey · portent · night sky
sage
Wisdom keeper or seasoning
discerning · perceptive · enlightened · scholar · philosopher · counsel · insight · judgment · ancient · venerable