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Astronomy(planet)

/a-STRON-o-mee/

Summary

The study of celestial bodies, acknowledged in Scripture as revealing God's glory while warning against the superstitious worship of heavenly objects.

☩God's Glory in the Heavens

Scripture presents the heavens as declaring God's glory and demonstrating His creative power. The Israelites were expected to observe the stars and recognize them as God's handiwork. God asked Job about the constellations: Orion, Pleiades, and the 'chambers of the south.' The wise men followed a star to find the newborn King.

Key verses:Psalm 19:1Psalm 8:3Job 9:9Job 38:31-33Matthew 2:2

☩Warning Against Astrology

While observing the heavens was legitimate, worshipping celestial bodies or seeking guidance from astrology was forbidden. The Law prohibited worship of the sun, moon, and stars. The prophets mocked Babylon's astrologers as unable to save the nation. Isaiah challenged star-worshippers to save themselves.

Key verses:Deuteronomy 4:19Deuteronomy 17:3Isaiah 47:13-14Jeremiah 10:2

Related Verses36 mentions

Revelation· 7 verses

8:109:19:210:110:2

Isaiah· 6 verses

13:1013:1334:440:2240:26

Psalms· 3 verses

8:319:168:33

See Also

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P. 26 'The Zodiac Man' a diagram of a human body and astrological symbols with instructions explaining the importance of astrology from a medical perspective
Astrology
Leo - Mercator
Constellations
God creates the Moon and Sun
Eclipse
Geology
Geology

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Astronomy," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. I (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Astronomy," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. I (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).