Hebrew · ko-KHAV mee-ya-a-KOV / SHE-vet mee-yis-ra-EL
Star Out of Jacob and Scepter Out of Israel
כּוֹכָב מִיַּעֲקֹב / שֵׁבֶט מִיִּשְׂרָאֵל
A Star and Scepter rising from Jacob — the Messianic King
Symbol: The scepter and star together — kingship that rises and rules
“I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come out of Jacob; a scepter will rise out of Israel.”
Numbers 24:17
Balaam, against his own will, prophesied a Star and Scepter from Jacob — a Messianic king who would rise and rule. The Magi followed that star to Bethlehem.
What the name means
The Star speaks of a new light rising; the Scepter speaks of a new rule — both fulfilled in Christ.
Balaam could not curse what God had blessed — even an enemy's mouth became a Messianic prophecy.
The Magi saw His star in the east and came to worship — the Star out of Jacob led the nations to the King.
How to pray this name
- Pray: 'Star and Scepter, rise over my life — rule where darkness has sat.'
- Pray it for the nations — the Star still leads seekers to the King.
Star out of Jacob, Scepter of Israel, rise over my life and rule. Lead the nations to worship You. In the Mighty Name of Jesus! Amen.
Declaration
The Star and Scepter have risen from Jacob — Christ is the King the prophets saw from afar.
Study further
Matthew 2:2 · Revelation 22:16 · Genesis 49:10 · Isaiah 11:1