Star of Bethlehem
Celestial nativity beacon
The Star of Bethlehem is the celestial phenomenon described in the Gospel of Matthew that guided the Magi to the birthplace of Jesus.
Whether it was a comet, planetary conjunction, supernova, or purely miraculous remains debated.
The phrase sometimes describes anything that guides seekers toward something momentous.
Star of Bethlehem is also a bulb plant with white star-shaped flowers.
Eastern priests, biblical visitors
- mangerLivestock feeding container
- shepherdsThose who tend flocks
- JesusChristian faith's divine son
- MaryCommon feminine name
Joseph · Herod · stable · swaddling · inn · census · angel · gold
Icy orbiting body
- conjunctionWord joining clauses together
- novaTemporary stellar brightening event
- supernovaExploding massive star
- planetary alignmentWorlds sharing orbital plane
celestial · phenomenon · Kepler · Jupiter · Saturn · astronomical event · apparition · night sky
Advice for decisions
- hopeDesire for good outcomes
- miracleSupernatural occurrence beyond explanation
- divine signSupernatural message from above
- revelationSurprising disclosed truth
prophecy fulfilled · beacon · promise · salvation · Messiah · pilgrimage · faith · journey
Swollen and round
- perennialRecurring each year
- petalsColored bloom segments
- bloomFlower or flourishing state
- springtimeSeason following winter
ornamental · horticulture · floriculture · clustered · inflorescence · garden · naturalize · toxicity
Magi
Eastern priests, biblical visitors
Mary · Joseph · Herod · stable · swaddling · inn · census · angel · gold · frankincense
comet
Icy orbiting body
- conjunctionWord joining clauses together
- novaTemporary stellar brightening event
- supernovaExploding massive star
planetary alignment · celestial · phenomenon · Kepler · Jupiter · Saturn · astronomical event · apparition · night sky · Venus
guidance
Advice for decisions
- hopeDesire for good outcomes
- miracleSupernatural occurrence beyond explanation
- divine signSupernatural message from above
revelation · prophecy fulfilled · beacon · promise · salvation · Messiah · pilgrimage · faith · journey · destination
bulbous
Swollen and round
springtime · ornamental · horticulture · floriculture · clustered · inflorescence · garden · naturalize · toxicity · cut flower
- Bible visionswheels within wheels, valley of dry bones, valley of bones, dry bones, burning bush
- Children's Faithchildren's Bible, Bible stories, bedtime prayers, Noah's Ark, guardian angel
- ornamentsornaments, ornament, decoration, decor, adornment
- Christmas Worshipmidnight mass, nativity, Christmas Eve service, Christmas carols, candlelight service
- sky loresun worship, sky gods, solar deities, zodiac, Milky Way
- biblical heavenssun, moon, heavens, firmament, sky