"pr. the system of the magians; magic, Acts 8:11*"
Definition and meaning
pr. the system of the magians; magic, Acts 8:11*
In the original Greek the word is written: μαγεία
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of mageia (G3095) across the King James Bible.
And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries.
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Common questions
Strong's G3095 (mageia) is a Greek word that means: pr. the system of the magians; magic, Acts 8:11* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.
The word mageia (G3095) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G3095 is mageia, a Greek word defined as: pr. the system of the magians; magic, Acts 8:11*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
mageia is a Greek word found in the New Testament.