8709 astrology
Dictionary of Bible Themes

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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.

Astrology is to be rejected

The worship of heavenly bodies is forbidden

Deuteronomy 4:19; 2 Kings 17:16 See also 2 Kings 21:3-5 pp 2 Chronicles 33:3-5; 2 Kings 23:4,11; Job 31:26-28; Ezekiel 8:16-18; Zephaniah 1:5

The consultation of stars is condemned

Isaiah 47:13 See also Jeremiah 8:2

Astrology at the time of Daniel

Daniel 2:1-13; Daniel 4:1-7; Daniel 5:1-8

Astrologers came to worship the newborn Jesus

Matthew 2:1-10

See also

1130  God, sovereignty
4055  heaven and earth
4170  host of heaven
4212  astronomy
4251  moon
4281  stars
4284  sun
4937  fate, fatalism
8752  false worship



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