Strong's Concordance/Greek/G792

Strong's G792 · Greek

ἀστήρ

aster · /as-tare'/

Number
G792
Language
Greek
Original word
ἀστήρ
Transliteration
aster
Pronunciation
as-tare'
KJV occurrences
21 verses

Definition

probably from the base of 4766; a star (as strown over the sky), literally or figuratively:--star.

KJV: star

Root / derivation: probably from the base of 4766

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἀστήρ across 21 verses.

stars13×
star11×

Every occurrence (KJV)

21 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew5 verses
Mark1 verse
1 Corinthians1 verse
Jude1 verse
Revelation13 verses
Revelation 1:16

And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.

Revelation 1:20

The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.

Revelation 2:1

Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;

Revelation 2:28

And I will give him the morning star.

Revelation 3:1

And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.

Revelation 6:13

And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind. untimely figs: or, green figs

Revelation 8:10

And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of waters;

Revelation 8:11

And the name of the star is called Wormwood: and the third part of the waters became wormwood; and many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter.

Revelation 8:12

And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars; so as the third part of them was darkened, and the day shone not for a third part of it, and the night likewise.

Revelation 9:1

And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit.

Revelation 12:1

And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars: wonder: or, sign

Revelation 12:4

And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born.

Revelation 22:16

I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G792 (aster) mean?

probably from the base of 4766; a star (as strown over the sky), literally or figuratively:--star.

How many times does G792 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G792 (ἀστήρ) appears in 21 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “stars.”

How is aster translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G792 is rendered as “stars” (13×), “star” (11×).

Where does the Greek word ἀστήρ come from?

probably from the base of 4766