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ἄστρον G798
G798 is the Greek word ἄστρον, transliterated ástron. The King James Version most often renders it stars.
What it means
properly, a constellation; put for a single star (natural or artificial).
Where it comes from
neuter from G792 (ἀστήρ).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: star.
Verses using ἄστρον
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 21:25 · KJV
And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;
Acts 7:43 · KJV
Yea, ye took up the tabernacle of Moloch, and the star of your god Remphan, figures which ye made to worship them: and I will carry you away beyond Babylon.
Acts 27:20 · KJV
And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away.
Hebrews 11:12 · KJV
Therefore sprang there even of one, and him as good as dead, so many as the stars of the sky in multitude, and as the sand which is by the sea shore innumerable.
Common questions
What does Strong's G798 mean?
G798 is the Greek word ἄστρον (ástron), meaning properly, a constellation; put for a single star (natural or artificial).
How is G798 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it stars (3 times), star (1 time).
How many times does G798 appear in the Bible?
ἄστρον (ástron) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G798 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: neuter from G792 (ἀστήρ).
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