Strong's Lexicon astron: Star Original Word: ἄστρον Word Origin: Derived from the base of ἀστήρ (astēr, Strong's 792), meaning "star." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Hebrew 3556: כּוֹכָב (kokab) - meaning "star." Usage: The Greek word "ἄστρον" refers to a celestial body, specifically a star. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the stars in the sky, often symbolizing guidance, divine creation, or the vastness of God's universe. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, stars were often associated with divine beings and were used for navigation and marking time. The stars were seen as part of the heavens, which were believed to be the realm of the gods. In the Jewish tradition, stars were created by God and served as signs and markers of seasons, days, and years (Genesis 1:14-18). The stars also played a role in the fulfillment of prophecy, as seen in the account of the Magi following the star to find the newborn Jesus (Matthew 2:2). 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. Neuter from aster; properly, a constellation; put for a single star (natural or artificial) -- star. see GREEK aster 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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