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ἄστρον

MainId: 000795000000000

Version: 0

HasAramaic: False

InLXX: True

AlphaPos: α

StrongCodes: G0798

BaseForms:

BaseFormID: 000795001000000
PartsOfSpeech: noun, n.
Inflections:
1. Lemma: ἄστρον
  BaseFormIndex: 1
  Realizations: -ου
RelatedLemmas: {'Word': 'ἀστήρ', 'Meanings': []}
LEXMeanings:
1. LEXID: 000795001001000
  LEXIsBiblicalTerm: M
  LEXEntryCode: 1.30
  LEXIndent: 0
  LEXDomains: Geographical Objects and Features
  LEXSubDomains: Heavenly Bodies
  LEXSenses:
  1. LanguageCode: en
    LastEdited: 2021-08-17 14:10:06
    DefinitionShort: a star or a planet
    Glosses: ['star', 'planet']
    Comments: 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.
  LEXReferences: LUKE 21:25, ACTs 7:43, ACTs 27:20, HEB 11:12
2. LEXID: 000795001002000
  LEXIsBiblicalTerm: Y
  LEXEntryCode: 1.31
  LEXIndent: 0
  LEXDomains: Geographical Objects and Features
  LEXSubDomains: Heavenly Bodies
  LEXSenses:
  1. LanguageCode: en
    LastEdited: 2021-08-17 14:10:06
    DefinitionShort: a group of stars
    Glosses: constellation
    Comments: 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 {S:04400704300018} as being a reference to a particular planet (namely, Saturn) rather than a constellation.
  LEXReferences: ACTs 7:43