Si·mon Ma·gus
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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
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“Simon Magus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Simon%20Magus. Accessed 15 May. 2021.
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The first known use of Simon Magus was circa 1548
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