The Wise Men Word Search
The Wise Men, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the people, places, and objects of the Old and New Testaments sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: WISEMEN, STAR, BETHLEHEM, HEROD, MAGI, GOLD, FRANKINCENSE, MYRRH, CAMELS, MANGER, JERUSALEM, JOSEPH.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
The Wise Men word list, defined
- STAR /stɑː/ · noun, verb
- A massive, luminous ball of gas in space, especially one that is hot and massive enough to sustain nuclear reactions in its core. To regard or treat someone or something as extremely good or impressive. Related: celebrity, hero, icon, idol.
- MAGI /ˈmeɪdʒaɪ/ · noun
- The magi were a group of wise men from the East who visited Jesus after his birth, according to the Bible. They are often referred to as the Three Wise Men. Related: wise men, Three Wise Men, Magi, Kings.
- GOLD /ˈɡoʊld/ · noun, verb
- A valuable yellow precious metal; a bright yellow colour. A person who wins a competition or achieves success. Related: precious metal, yellow metal, valuable metal, winner.
- FRANKINCENSE /ˈfræŋkɪnsɛns/ · noun
- An aromatic gum resin obtained from trees of the genus Boswellia, burned as incense and used in perfumery and traditional medicine. Related: incense, olibanum, resin, myrrh.
- MYRRH /mɜːr/ · noun
- A fragrant resin obtained from the Commiphora tree, used in perfumes and as a medicine. It is also used in religious rituals, particularly in ancient Egypt and Christianity. Related: resin, gum, balm, incense.
- CAMELS /ˈkæməlz/ · noun (plural)
- The plural of camel: large, long-necked, humped ruminant mammals of the genus Camelus, domesticated in arid regions of Asia and North Africa and used chiefly as beasts of burden and for milk, wool, and transport. Related: dromedaries, beasts of burden, caravan animals.
- MANGER /mæŋər/ · noun
- A trough or maw for feeding animals, especially horses, or a person who feeds animals, especially in a stable or at a Christmas nativity scene. Related: stable, barn, feeding trough, hayrack.
- JOSEPH /dʒoʊˈsɛf/ · proper noun
- A masculine given name, derived from the Hebrew name Yosef, meaning 'he will add' or 'God will increase'. Related: Josephine, Jose, Joey, Sebastian.
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