Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8700 Threats to the life of faith » 8709 astrology 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 See also
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