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The New Bible Dictionary is a unique work of reference, ideally suited for people of all ages and backgrounds. An "A to Z" of Bible terms, written by an international team of more than 150 scholars. Includes more than 2,000 entries with notes on place-names, studies of words and doctrines and comprehensive articles on books and people of the Bible. To help clarify the text it includes maps,...

Joel 2:10; 3:15; Mt. 24:29; Mk. 13:25; Lk. 21:25; Rev. 6:13; 8:10–12; 9:1). The word ‘star’ is also used metaphorically without astronomical reference, usually to imply dignity, either innate or usurped (Jb. 38:7; Dn. 12:3; Rev. 1:16, 20; 2:1; 3:1; 12:1; 22:16). A few constellations are mentioned in the Bible by name. a. The Bear (AV ‘Arcturus’) (Jb. 9:9; 38:32). The prominent circumpolar constellation Ursa Major. Hence, ‘with its children’—the seven main stars of the group.
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