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Part of speech: noun, n.
Inflections: ἄστρον; -ου
Related lemmas: ἀστήρ
Semantic entry: 1.30
Semantic domains: Geographical Objects and Features
Subdomains: Heavenly Bodies
Definition: a star or a planet
Notes: In selecting a term for ‘star,’ it is important to avoid an expression which may relate to only one set of stars, that is to say, a particular constellation, since there may be connotations associated with such a constellation which can radically alter the intent of a particular passage. Some constellations, for example, may be regarded as kindly disposed toward mankind, while others may be regarded as hostile.
LUK 21:25: RV LUK 21:25 · LV LUK 21:25 · Read together LUK 21:25
ACT 7:43: RV ACT 7:43 · LV ACT 7:43 · Read together ACT 7:43
LUK: RV LUK 21:25 · LV LUK 21:25 · Read together LUK 21:25
ACT: RV ACT 7:43 · RV ACT 27:20 · LV ACT 7:43 · LV ACT 27:20 · Read together ACT 7:43 · Read together ACT 27:20
Semantic entry: 1.31
Semantic domains: Geographical Objects and Features
Subdomains: Heavenly Bodies
Definition: a group of stars
Notes: Normally a constellation may be described as ‘a group of stars’ or ‘a family of stars’ or ‘stars that travel together’ or even ‘stars that live together.’ It is possible, however, to interpret the occurrence of ἄστρον in RV ACT 7:43 · LV ACT 7:43 · Read together ACT 7:43 as being a reference to a particular planet (namely, Saturn) rather than a constellation.