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balthasar

/ˈbæl.θə.zɑːr/

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noun

/ˈbæl.θə.zɑːr/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к одному из трёх волхвов или мудрецов с Востока, которые, согласно Новому Завету, посетили младенца Иисуса с дарами.

A proper noun referring to one of the three Magi or wise men from the East who, according to the New Testament, visited the infant Jesus bearing gifts.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. One of the MagiB2formal

    According to Christian tradition, one of the three wise men or Magi who visited the infant Jesus, traditionally said to have brought the gift of myrrh.

    ruОдин из волхвов

    • Balthasar is often depicted as a king from Africa in Nativity scenes.
    • The three Magi, including Balthasar, followed the star to Bethlehem.
    • In many traditions, Balthasar presented myrrh to the newborn Jesus.