The star signifies self-derived intelligence which departs from God, thus it falls from heaven. For the star to make the waters of rivers and fountains bitter signifies to falsify spiritual truths, as waters signify truths derived from the Word.
What is the star called in the Bible?
The Star of Bethlehem, or Christmas Star, appears in the nativity story of the Gospel of Matthew chapter 2 where "wise men from the East" (Magi) are inspired by the star to travel to Jerusalem. There, they meet King Herod of Judea, and ask him: Where is He who has been born King of the Jews?
Why is wormwood called Wormwood?
The name wormwood is derived from the ancient use of the plant (Artemesia absinthium) and its extracts as an intestinal anthelmintic. Wormwood was the main ingredient in absinthe, a largely banned, toxic liqueur, the chronic consumption of which was associated with absinthism.
What is bitter water in the Bible?
The ordeal of the bitter water was a trial by ordeal administered to the wife whose husband suspected her of adultery but who had no witnesses to make a formal case (Numbers 5:11–31).
What is Abaddon in the Bible?
The term abaddon appears six times in the Masoretic text of the Hebrew Bible; abaddon means destruction or "place of destruction", or the realm of the dead, and is accompanied by Sheol.
What is the name of the star that appeared when Jesus was born?
the Star of Bethlehem The story of the Star of Bethlehem appears only in the Book of Matthew. The gospel tells us that a bright star appeared in the eastern sky when Jesus was born, famously seen by a group of wise men. These biblical "Magi," sometimes called kings, now adorn nativity scenes around the world.
What does the Bible say about star signs?
In Scripture, God commanded the Israelites to reject all the Canaanite practices of divination (which included astrology), fortune-telling, and sorcery. These practices were considered an abomination to the Lord (Deuteronomy 18:9-12).
What is wormwood in the Bible?
New Testament The English rendering "wormwood" refers to the dark green oil produced by the plant, which was used to kill intestinal worms. In the Book of Revelation, it refers to the water being turned into wormwood, i.e. made bitter.