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Star of Bethlehem
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Star of Bethlehem, in the Gospels

Star of Bethlehem, name given to the luminous celestial object rising in the sky that, as related in the Gospel of Matthew, led the Wise Men of the East Wise Men of the East, Magi, or Three Kings, men who came from the East to adore the newborn Jesus. Mat. 2. They were the first to tell Herod of the birth. A star (the Star of Bethlehem) had been a sign for them.
..... Click the link for more information.  to the manger in Bethlehem where Jesus was born. According to astronomers, the phenomenon may represent the conjunction of the planets Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars, or the appearance of a nova or a comet.
Star of Bethlehem
announces birth of the Christ child. [Christianity: N.T.: Matthew 2:2]
See : Christmas
star of Bethlehem
guiding light to Jesus for the Magi. [Christian Symbolism: N.T.: Matthew, 2:9]
See : Guide
Star of Bethlehem
star in the east which directed the Magi and shepherds to the baby Jesus. [N.T.: Matthew 2:9]
See : Nativity
Star of Bethlehem
indicates pureness. [Flower Symbolism: Flora Symbolica, 183]
See : Purity
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