Torrey's Topical Index

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Stars, The


Infinite in number—Ge 15:5; Jer 33:2

GOD

Revolve in fixed orbits—Jud 5:20

Shine in the firmament of heaven—Da 12:3

Appear of different magnitudes—1Co 15:41

Appear after sunset—Ne 4:21; Job 3:9

CALLED

When grouped together called constellations—2Ki 23:5; Isa 13:10

Exhibit the greatness of God's power—Ps 8:3; Isa 40:26

Made to praise God—Ps 148:3

Impure in the sight of God—Job 25:5

MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE

One of extraordinary brightness appeared at Christ's birth—Mt 2:2,9

Idolaters worshipped—Jer 8:2; 19:13

The Israelites forbidden to worship—De 4:19; 17:2-4

Punishment for worshipping—De 17:5-7

False gods frequently worshipped under the representation of—Am 5:26; Ac 7:43

Astrology and star-gazing practised by the Babylonians—Isa 47:13

Use of, in navigation, alluded to—Ac 27:20

ILLUSTRATIVE