The Bible contains an immense number of words. Some of the words are repeated many times and some appear only once. Such is the case for the word “day star” in 2 Peter 1:19 of the New Testament. The verse is shown below.

We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:

The word day star (phosphoros /foce•for•os ) is word number G5459 from the Enhanced Strong’s Lexicon. The translation and explanation of this word from the Authorized Version is “translates as “day star” once. light bringing, giving light. - the planet Venus, the morning star, day star. - metaph. Christ. The word is derived from G5457 meaning to make manifest or shed light and word number G5342 ...

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