Bible Questions Answered:
“If astrology was under a curse, why
did God reveal the birth of Jesus to astrologers?”
Brenda/ Dryden, (Ontario) Canada
Bible Answer:
Bible Text:
Matthew 2:1,2 KJV
1 Now when Jesus was
born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold,
there came wise* men from the east to Jerusalem,
2 Saying, Where is He
that is born King Of The Jews? for we have seen His star in the east,
and are come to worship Him.
*Wise (men): Greek Magos (Mag-os):
A Magian, i.e. Oriental scientist, by implication a magician. wise
man.
(Magi/ astrologers also verses 7/16.)
Matthew 2:1,2 NASB
1 Now after Jesus was
born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, magi* from
the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying,
2 “Where is He who
has been born King Of The Jews? For we saw His star in the east and
have come to worship Him.”
Magi- Greek - A caste of wise
men specializing in astronomy, and natural science.
Most believe that these were Persian
elders of Babylon. Taught in the trades of science, medicine, and
philosophy. (See Daniel 1:20; 2:2; 4:7; 5:7)
These Wise Men of the day, fell under
two different groups. One, were those who studied the stars, for
understanding, and two, those who were sorcerers, who cast spells and
practiced magic.
The Wise Men, were of those who studied
the stars for signs and wisdom.
The magi who were sorcerers, were
condemned by God.
Deuteronomy 4:19 NLT
And when you look up into the sky
and see the sun, moon, and stars—all the forces of heaven—don’t
be seduced into worshiping them. The Lord your God gave them to all
the peoples of the earth.
Isaiah 47:13-15 NLT
13 All the advice you receive has
made you tired. Where are all your astrologers, those stargazers who
make predictions each month? Let them stand up and save you from what
the future holds.
14 But they are like straw burning
in a fire; they cannot save themselves from the flame. You will get
no help from them at all; their hearth is no place to sit for warmth.
15 And all your friends, those with
whom you’ve done business since childhood, will go their own ways,
turning a deaf ear to your cries.
The difference between the two groups
of Magi, was the difference between astronomers and those who lived
by astrology and, sorcery.
God revealed the birth of His Son to
the Wise Men, who studied the stars for signs and for wisdom.
Matthew 2:2 KJV
Saying, Where is He
that is born King Of The Jews? for we have seen His star in the east,
and are come to worship Him.
Matthew 2:9-11 KJV
9 When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.
10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped Him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto Him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh.
