ἀστήρ
astēr (G0792)
star
AI Word Study
The Greek word ἀστήρ (astēr) is a term that refers to a star in the night sky. With 24 occurrences in the Bible, it is a relatively common word used to describe celestial bodies that shine with light. The semantic domain of "Light & Darkness" suggests that the word is often used in contexts where light and darkness are contrasted, implying a sense of guidance, hope, or warning. The word ἀστήρ is used in a variety of ways, including to describe the movement of stars (e.g., Matthew 2:2), to symbolize the coming of a great leader (e.g., Numbers 24:17), and to represent the glory of God (e.g., Psalm 148:3). Its significance lies in its ability to evoke a sense of wonder, awe, and mystery, as well as its association with guidance and direction. By using the word ἀστήρ, the authors of the Bible are able to convey complex ideas and emotions in a way that is both poetic and powerful.
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“Where is he who is born King of the Jews? For we saw his star in the east, and have come to worship him.”
Then Herod secretly called the wise men, and learned from them exactly what time the star appeared.
They, having heard the king, went their way; and behold, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, until it came and stood over where the young child was.
When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.
But immediately after the suffering of those days, the sun will be darkened, the moon will not give its light, the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken;
the stars will be falling from the sky, and the powers that are in the heavens will be shaken.
There is one glory of the sun, another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for one star differs from another star in glory.
wild waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, for whom the blackness of darkness has been reserved forever.
He had seven stars in his right hand. Out of his mouth proceeded a sharp two-edged sword. His face was like the sun shining at its brightest.
The mystery of the seven stars which you saw in my right hand, and the seven golden lamp stands is this: The seven stars are the angels of the seven assemblies. The seven lamp stands are seven assemblies.
“To the angel of the assembly in Ephesus write: “He who holds the seven stars in his right hand, he who walks among the seven golden lamp stands says these things:
“And to the angel of the assembly in Sardis write: “He who has the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars says these things: “I know your works, that you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead.
The stars of the sky fell to the earth, like a fig tree dropping its unripe figs when it is shaken by a great wind.
The third angel sounded, and a great star fell from the sky, burning like a torch, and it fell on one third of the rivers, and on the springs of the waters.
The name of the star is called “Wormwood.” One third of the waters became wormwood. Many people died from the waters, because they were made bitter.
The fourth angel sounded, and one third of the sun was struck, and one third of the moon, and one third of the stars; so that one third of them would be darkened, and the day wouldn’t shine for one third of it, and the night in the same way.
The fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star from the sky which had fallen to the earth. The key to the pit of the abyss was given to him.
A great sign was seen in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.
His tail drew one third of the stars of the sky, and threw them to the earth. The dragon stood before the woman who was about to give birth, so that when she gave birth he might devour her child.
I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify these things to you for the assemblies. I am the root and the offspring of David, the Bright and Morning Star.”