The term "Morning-star" appears in various contexts within the Bible, symbolizing both celestial and spiritual entities. It is a term rich in imagery and theological significance, often associated with light, hope, and the heralding of a new day.

1. Lucifer and the Fall: The term "morning star" is famously associated with Lucifer in Isaiah 14:12. The passage states, "How you have fallen from heaven, O morning star, son of the dawn! You have been cut down to the ground, O destroyer of nations." . Here, the "morning star" is a metaphor for the king of Babylon, symbolizing pride and the subsequent fall from grace. Traditionally, this has been interpreted as a reference to Satan's fall, drawing a parallel between the once-bright star and the angelic being who rebelled against God.

2. Christ as the Morning Star: In the New Testament, the term takes on a redemptive and exalted meaning when applied to Jesus Christ. In Revelation 22:16, Jesus declares, "I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star." . This identification of Christ as the "bright Morning Star" signifies His role as the bringer of light and hope, the one who ushers in the dawn of a new creation and the fulfillment of God's promises.

3. Prophetic Symbolism: The morning star is also a symbol of prophetic hope and the promise of Christ's return. In 2 Peter 1:19, the apostle Peter writes, "And we have the word of the prophets made more certain, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts." . This passage encourages believers to hold fast to the prophetic word, which is likened to a light in darkness, until the full revelation of Christ is realized in their lives.

4. Astronomical Context: In the ancient world, the morning star was often identified with the planet Venus, which appears in the sky just before dawn. This celestial body was seen as a herald of the coming day, a fitting metaphor for Christ, who is the light of the world (John 8:12). The imagery of the morning star captures the anticipation of a new era, the transition from darkness to light, and the hope of salvation.

5. Theological Implications: The dual application of the term "morning star" to both Lucifer and Christ highlights the contrast between rebellion and redemption. While Lucifer's association with the morning star underscores the tragedy of pride and the consequences of turning away from God, Christ's identification as the morning star emphasizes His divine authority, purity, and the promise of eternal life for believers.

In summary, the "morning star" serves as a powerful biblical symbol, representing both the fall of Satan and the glory of Christ. It encapsulates themes of light, hope, and the ultimate triumph of God's kingdom.5459. phosphoros -- light-bringing, the morning star
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Phonetic Spelling: (foce-for'-os) Short Definition: light-bearing ...
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... Word Origin from halal Definition a shining one NASB Word Usage star of the morning
(1). ... From halal (in the sense of brightness); the morning-star -- lucifer. ...
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The Morning Star
... FOR THE CHILDREN THE MORNING STAR. tr., Emma Frances Bevan, 1899. I woke,
and the night was passing,. And over the hills there shone. ...
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The Morning Star
... XL THE MORNING STAR. Revelation ii.18-28. The morning star is the symbol
of promise, the sign that the dawn is not far away. Thyatira ...
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How Bright Appears the Morning Star
... II. THE CHRISTIAN YEAR Sundays after Epiphany 98. How bright appears the Morning
Star. PM ... Tr. William Mercer; recast 1859. How bright appears the Morning Star,. ...
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Section 26-36. That the Son is the Co-Existing Word
... 27. But since there are ill-instructed men who, while resisting the doctrine of
a Son, think little of the words, From the womb before the morning star I begat ...
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Son of the Morning
... How art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations" (Isa.14:12).
"Lucifer" is a Latin word which signifies the "morning star." "All the ...
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Psalm CX.
... 10. But this is put off, this will be granted afterwards: what is there now? "From
the womb I have begotten Thee, before the morning star." What is here? ...
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The Fourth
... even as I received of my Father. And I will give him the morning star"
(Revelation 2:26-28). Here again the literary order in the ...
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The Lily of the Valley. PM
... on him to roll. He's the Lily of the Valley, the bright and Morning Star,
He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul. 2 He all ...
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Christianity a Light.
... Jesus says of himself, "I am the root and the offspring of David, and the
bright and morning star." Rev.22:16. Christ speaking to ...
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All Glorious, See, the Morning Breaks;
... Illume my task till evening fall. O Christ, my Morning star, my Light,. ... To Thee,
O Christ, be endless praise,. O Morning star, my joy always; ...
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Morning-star (2 Occurrences)
Morning-star. Morning's, Morning-star. Morning-watch . Multi-Version
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Day-star (2 Occurrences)
... Daystar, Day-star. Daytime . Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The morning
star; the star which ushers in the day. 2. (n.) The sun, as the orb of day. Int. ...
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Daystar
... He is the "bright and morningstar" of Revelation 2:28; 22:16. (Comp. Numbers
24:17.). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. DAY-STAR. ...
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Morning (264 Occurrences)
... When Christ promises that he will give the "morningstar" to his faithful ones,
he "promises that he will give to them himself, that he will give to them ...
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Lucifer (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (n.) The planet Venus, when appearing as the morning
star; -- applied in Isaiah by a metaphor to a king of Babylon. ...
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Star (16 Occurrences)
... When Christ promises that he will give the "morningstar" to his faithful ones,
he "promises that he will give to them himself, that he will give to them ...
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Abednego (14 Occurrences)
... The goddess Ishtar is by the Babylonians called "the morningstar" and
"the perfect light" (nigittu gitmaltu). The morningstar...
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Abed-nego (14 Occurrences)
... The goddess Ishtar is by the Babylonians called "the morningstar" and
"the perfect light" (nigittu gitmaltu). The morningstar...
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Dawn (70 Occurrences)
... the more sure word of prophecy; and you do well that you heed it, as to a lamp shining
in a dark place, until the day dawns, and the morningstar arises in ...
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Magi (4 Occurrences)
... shines with extraordinary brilliancy when in particular parts of her orbit, and
have imagined, especially when she has been thus seen as a morningstar in the ...
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