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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 8709 astrology
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Dictionary of Bible Themes
8000 The life of the believer
8700 Threats to the life of faith
8709 astrology
8709 astrology
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 Dt 4:19; 2Ki 17:16 See also 2Ki 21:3-5 pp 2Ch 33:3-5; 2Ki 23:4,11; Job 31:26-28; Eze 8:16-18; Zep 1:5
The consultation of stars is condemned Isa 47:13 See also Jer 8:2
Astrology at the time of Daniel
Astrologers came to worship the newborn Jesus
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 |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
