Simon Magus


Simon Ma·gus

noun \-ˈmā-gəs\

Definition of SIMON MAGUS

: a Samaritan sorcerer converted by the apostle Philip and severely rebuked by Peter for offering money for the gifts of the Holy Spirit

First Known Use of SIMON MAGUS

circa 1548

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