"The name Lucifer (Is 14:12) is a Latin translation of the Hebrew word Hele, meaning "shining one" Lucifer refers to the Day Star, Venus.
The planet Venus was an important subject for ancient mythology. It is bright when it rises, but, when the sun comes up, Venus becomes invisible like any other star. The prophet mocks the king of Babylon, calling him Lucifer (Is 14:12), a translation of the Hebrew word for the Day Star Venus. The king was trying to rival God, like Venus tired to rival the sun, and the prophet rebuked him in these terms. "(Page 866)
The Chronological Study Bible
Copyright 2008 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
The virgin-goddess "Queen of Heaven" is prevalent in the ancient world for the reason that she is astrological or astrotheological, symbolizing the moon, the earth,
Venus, Virgo and the dawn. http://www.truthbeknown.com/mary.html
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