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Heavenly luminaries other than the sun and moon, often worshipped as gods by pagan nations. Scripture stresses that the stars were created by God, and are subject to him. Stars are often treated as symbols of the generosity of God, and his faithfulness to his promises.
God is the creator Ps 33:6 See also Ge 1:16; Ne 9:6; Ps 136:7-9; Ps 148:3-6
The stars demonstrate the power of their maker Isa 40:26 See also Job 9:7-9; Job 38:31-33; Ps 147:4-5; Isa 45:11-12; Am 5:8
Prohibited by God Dt 4:19 See also Dt 17:3; 2Ki 23:4-5
God’s judgment of star worshippers Jer 8:2 See also Jer 19:12-13; Am 5:25-27; Zep 1:4-5; Ac 7:42-43
Examples of star worship 2Ki 17:16; 2Ki 21:3-5; 2Ch 33:5; Ac 28:11
Isa 47:13 See also Da 2:2-5; Da 4:7
Isa 34:4 See also Eze 32:7-8; Rev 6:13
Ge 15:5 See also Ge 22:17; Dt 10:22; 1Ch 27:23; Ne 9:23; Jer 33:22; Heb 11:12
A coming ruler Nu 24:17
The morning star Rev 22:16 See also Isa 14:12-13; 2Pe 1:19; Rev 2:28
Wandering stars Jude 13
Stars representing angels Rev 1:16,20
God’s people shining like stars Php 2:15 See also Da 12:3
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