Strong's Lexicon astér: Star Original Word: ἀστήρ Word Origin: Derived from the base of ἀστήρ (astēr) in Greek, related to the concept of a star. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H3556 - כּוֹכָב (kokab): Refers to a star, used in contexts such as Genesis 1:16, where God creates the stars. Usage: In the New Testament, the term "astér" is used to denote a celestial body, specifically a star. It is often employed metaphorically to represent guidance, divine intervention, or significant events. The term can also symbolize individuals who shine brightly in their faith or have a significant role in God's plan. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient cultures, stars were often associated with divine beings or messages from the gods. They were used for navigation and as signs to mark significant events. In Jewish tradition, stars were seen as part of God's creation, declaring His glory (Psalm 19:1). The appearance of a star was significant in the context of the Magi's visit to Jesus, symbolizing divine guidance and the fulfillment of prophecy. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom a prim. root ster- Definition a star NASB Translation star (11), stars (13). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 792: ἀστήρἀστήρ, ἀστέρος, ὁ (from the root, star (probably, as strewn over the sky), cf. ἄστρον, Latinstella, German Stern, English star; Fick, Part i. 250; Curtius, § 205; Vanicek, p. 1146; from Homer down); a star: Matthew 2:7, 9, 10 (accusative, ἀστεραν א* C; see ἄρσην at the end); Strong's Exhaustive Concordance star. Probably from the base of stronnumi; a star (as strown over the sky), literally or figuratively -- star. see GREEK stronnumi Forms and Transliterations αστερα αστέρα ἀστέρα αστερας αστέρας ἀστέρας αστερες αστέρες ἀστέρες αστερος αστέρος ἀστέρος αστερων αστέρων ἀστέρων αστηρ αστήρ ἀστὴρ aster astēr astḕr astera astéra asteras astéras asteres astéres asteron asterōn astéron astérōn asteros astérosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 2:2 N-AMSGRK: αὐτοῦ τὸν ἀστέρα ἐν τῇ NAS: For we saw His star in the east KJV: we have seen his star in the east, INT: of him the star in the Matthew 2:7 N-GMS Matthew 2:9 N-NMS Matthew 2:10 N-AMS Matthew 24:29 N-NMP Mark 13:25 N-NMP 1 Corinthians 15:41 N-GMP 1 Corinthians 15:41 N-NMS 1 Corinthians 15:41 N-GMS Jude 1:13 N-NMP Revelation 1:16 N-AMP Revelation 1:20 N-GMP Revelation 1:20 N-NMP Revelation 2:1 N-AMP Revelation 2:28 N-AMS Revelation 3:1 N-AMP Revelation 6:13 N-NMP Revelation 8:10 N-NMS Revelation 8:11 N-GMS Revelation 8:12 N-GMP Revelation 9:1 N-AMS Revelation 12:1 N-GMP Revelation 12:4 N-GMP Revelation 22:16 N-NMS Strong's Greek 792 |
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