which precedes and accompanies the sun-rising. It is found only in 2 Peter 1:19 , where it denotes the manifestation of Christ to the soul, imparting spiritual light and comfort. He is the "bright and morning star" of Revelation 2:28 ; 22:16 . (Compare Numbers 24:17 .)

These dictionary topics are from
M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition,
published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.