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Star
Wilson's Dictionary of Bible Types
or This word is used as a type of great people. Sometimes these are evil persons, sometimes they are good persons. Sometimes they are real people, and sometimes they are heavenly persons as angels. Sometimes they are used to represent good, and sometimes evil. We shall consider some of these places. CHRIST JESUS also is typified by a star.
Genesis 37:9 (a) The explanation of this type is that the eleven stars were the eleven brothers of Joseph, while the sun and moon represented Joseph's father and mother. This dream was a prophecy, and it was fulfilled in Genesis 42:6, and four times following this. These eleven brethren bowed down to their brother Joseph just as he had dreamed.
Numbers 24:17 (b) The Lord JESUS is represented by this type. He will one day arise with power, He will come with glory, and He will take charge of the destinies of men.
Daniel 8:10 (b) Alexander the Great was the horn. The stars he cast down were the great generals of opposing armies. He destroyed kings and great powerful leaders in his rapid march from nation to nation.
Daniel 12:3 (a) These are symbols of the honor and glory that will be given to those who are engaged in GOD's service, and who are used of the Lord to turn men to the Lord. They receive this wonderful position of honor in eternity.
Amos 5:26 (b) Each idol was represented by a high priest or a chief priest who had charge of the worship of that idol. This dignitary is called a "star." (See Acts 7:43).
2 Peter 1:19 (a) The meaning is that the heart is to become phosphorescent. The light of GOD is to shine out and reveal the presence of the Spirit of GOD in the soul.
Revelation 2:28 (b) The Lord JESUS is undoubtedly this beautiful orb. He calls Himself by that name. He shines in the heavens, He shines in the darkness, He himself heralds the coming of that day when He will rule and reign.
Revelation 8:12 (b) Since there is rebellion in Heaven among the angels and against GOD, it seems that in this passage we are told that one-third of those great angelic leaders will be cast down from their exalted position because of their enmity to our Lord. The great star that fell in verse10 is another angelic dignitary who has power to bring bitterness, hatred and evil upon men.
Revelation 12:1 (b) This woman is a type of Israel and the twelve stars represent the twelve patriarchs for whom the twelve tribes are named.
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Watson, Walter. Entry for 'Star'. Wilson's Dictoinary of Bible Types. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/wdt/s/star.html. 1957.
