Dictionary of Bible Themes The study of the stars and planets, based on the pagan assumption that they exercise a decisive influence over human destinies. Scripture rejects such beliefs, insisting upon the total sovereignty of God over his entire creation. Deuteronomy 4:19Astrology is to be rejected 2 Kings 17:16The worship of heavenly bodies is forbidden See also 2 Kings 21:3-52 Kings 23:4,11 Job 31:26-28 pp 2Ch 33:3-5 Ezekiel 8:16-18Zephaniah 1:5 Isaiah 47:13 See also The consultation of stars is condemned Jeremiah 8:2Daniel 2:1-13; 4:1-7; 5:1-8 Astrology at the time of Daniel Matthew 2:1-10Astrologers came to worship the newborn Jesus See also 1130 God, sovereignty4060 nature 4175 mediums 4215 Babylon 4254 mountains 4284 sun 4287 universe 4942 fulness 8752 false worship |
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