1 | Strong's Number: g792 | Greek: aster |
Star:
"a star," Mat 2:2-10; 24:29; Mar 13:25; 1Cr 15:41; Rev 6:13; 8:10-12; 9:1; 12:1, 4, isused metaphorically,
(a) of Christ, as "the morning star," figurative of the approach of the day when He will appear as the "sun of righteousness," to govern the earth in peace, an event to be preceded by the rapture of the Church, Rev 2:28; 22:16, the promise of the former to the overcomer being suggestive of some special personal interest in Himself and His authority;
(b) of the angels of the seven churches, Rev 1:16, 20; 2:1; 3:1;
(c) of certain false teachers, described as "wandering stars," Jud 1:13, as if the "stars," intended for light and guidance, became the means of deceit by irregular movements.
2 | Strong's Number: g798 | Greek: astron |
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