star
astron denotes a heavenly light, appearing in scenes of signs, visibility, comparison, and an object of worship.
The occurrences depict heavenly lights collectively in signs, navigation-threatening darkness, and a comparison of great number; one singular occurrence identifies such a light in connection with an image made for worship.
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Heavenly lights in collective settings · dominant
In Acts 27:20, the genitive plural occurs in the clause where neither sun nor stars appeared during the storm. In Hebrews 11:12, the nominative plural stands in the comparison of descendants with the stars of heaven, while Luke 21:25 places the dative plural alongside sun and moon as the setting for signs.
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A heavenly light connected with worship imagery · rare
In Acts 7:43, the accusative singular occurs in the phrase concerning the star of the god Rephan, followed by mention of images made to worship. The APB renders the clause "the star of your god Rephan."
In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the term as "stars" in Acts 27:20, Hebrews 11:12, and Luke 21:25, and as "the star" in Acts 7:43. These renderings confirm the verse contexts rather than isolate every contribution of the Greek form.