Strong's G798 · Greek
ἄστρον
ástron
Definition
properly, a constellation; put for a single star (natural or artificial)
KJV: star
Root / derivation: neuter from G792 (ἀστήρ);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἄστρον across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts2 verses
Yea, ye took up the tabernacle of Moloch, and the star of your god Remphan, figures which ye made to worship them: and I will carry you away beyond Babylon.
Acts 27:20And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G798 (ástron) mean?
properly, a constellation; put for a single star (natural or artificial)
How many times does G798 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G798 (ἄστρον) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “stars.”
How is ástron translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G798 is rendered as “stars” (3×), “star” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ἄστρον come from?
neuter from G792 (ἀστήρ);