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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.

Definition sources

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

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Numbers 24:17

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Matthew 2:2
Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 2:2 · retained source text

Saying, Where is he that is borne King of the Iewes? for we haue seene his Starre in the East, and are come to worship him.

Matthew 2:9
When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 2:9 · retained source text

When they had heard the King, they departed, and loe, the Starre which they saw in the East, went before them, till it came and stood ouer where the young childe was.

Matthew 2:10
When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 2:10 · retained source text

When they saw the Starre, they reioyced with exceeding great ioy.

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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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