Host
Host of heaven
The sun, moon, and stars are so designated (
Genesis 2:1
). When the Jews fell into idolatry they worshipped these (
Deuteronomy 4:19
;
2 Kings 17:16
;
21:3
, 5;
23:5
;
Jeremiah 19:13
;
Zephaniah 1:5
;
Acts 7:42
).
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