STARS, THE
Torrey's New Topical Textbook
Infinite in number
Revolve in fixed orbits
Shine in the firmament of heaven
Appear of different magnitudes
Appear after sunset
When grouped together called constellations
Exhibit the greatness of God's power
Made to praise God
Impure in the sight of God
One of extraordinary brightness appeared at Christ's birth
Idolaters worshipped
The Israelites forbidden to worship
Punishment for worshipping
False gods frequently worshipped under the representation of
Astrology and star-gazing practised by the Babylonians
Use of, in navigation, alluded to
GOD
Created
Set, in the firmament of heaven
Appointed to give light by night
Numbers and names
Established, for ever
Obscures
CALLED
The host of heaven
Stars of light
Stars of heaven
MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE
Morning star
Arcturus
Pleiades
Orion
Mazzaroth
ILLUSTRATIVE
Of Christ
Of angels
Of ministers
Of princes and subordinate governors
(Bright and morning star,) of Christ
(Morning star,) of glory to be given to faithful saints
(Shining of,) of the reward of faithful ministers
(Withdrawing their light,) of severe judgments
(Setting the nest amongst,) of pride and carnal security
(Wandering,) of false teachers