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star

Meaning of “star”

Sense 1: A luminous body seen in the heavens. Sense 2: By figure or prophecy, a person, sign, or named figure represented as a star.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
15 occurrences14 verses7 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Numbers 24:17

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2 Peter 1:19
We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Peter 1:19 · retained source text

We haue also a more sure word of prophecie, whereunto yee doe well that ye take heede, as vnto a light that shineth in a darke place, vntill the day dawne, and the day starre arise in your hearts:

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Historical definitions

A luminous body appearing in the heavens at night; in Scripture also used in named prophetic or figurative applications.

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