bright and morning star

proper noun

Jesus Christ.

Meanings

proper noun
  1. poeticJesus Christ.

    When the wise men saw the star that led to Christ, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy :i but I shall shortly see Him, who is himself the bright and morning star

    1654, Richard Baxter, The Saints’ Everlasting Rest, page 227
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