Lexicon astron: Star Original Word: ἄστρον Strong's Exhaustive Concordance star. Neuter from aster; properly, a constellation; put for a single star (natural or artificial) -- star. see GREEK aster HELPS Word-studies 798 ástron – a single star, or a constellation of stars viewed as one entity. [798 (ástron) is used for the image of Saturn, the ancient, pagan star-god referred to in Ac 7:43.] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom astér Definition a star NASB Translation star (1), stars (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 798: ἄστρονἄστρον, ἀστρου, τό ((see ἀστήρ at the beginning), from Homer down); 1. a group of stars, a constellation; but not infrequent also 2. equivalent to ἀστήρ a star: Luke 21:25; Acts 27:20; Hebrews 11:12; the image of a star, Acts 7:43. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H3556 כּוֹכָב (kokab): The Hebrew equivalent for "star," used throughout the Old Testament to refer to celestial bodies. Like ἄστρον, כּוֹכָב is often used in both literal and symbolic contexts, emphasizing the beauty and order of God's creation. Usage: The term ἄστρον is used in the New Testament to refer to stars or celestial bodies, often in a literal sense but sometimes with symbolic implications. Context: The Greek word ἄστρον (astron) appears in the New Testament to denote stars or celestial bodies. It is a term that reflects the ancient understanding of the cosmos, where stars were seen as fixed points of light in the sky, often associated with divine order and guidance. In the Berean Standard Bible, ἄστρον is used in contexts that highlight the grandeur and vastness of God's creation. Englishman's Concordance Luke 21:25 N-DNPGRK: σελήνῃ καὶ ἄστροις καὶ ἐπὶ NAS: and moon and stars, and on the earth KJV: and in the stars; and INT: moon and stars and upon Acts 7:43 N-ANS Acts 27:20 N-GNP Hebrews 11:12 N-NNP Strong's Greek 798 |
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