The Star of Jacob, a new viral TikTok trend, has been making waves online. This has led to fans wondering what exactly this trend is and how it came to be. Like many other viral TikTok moments, such as the “Very Mindful, Very Demure” trend, this one has people questioning whether it’s based on fact or simply a clever fabrication. So, what exactly is the Star of Jacob TikTok trend, and is there any truth behind it?
Here is everything you need to know about the Star of Jacob TikTok trend and whether or not it’s real.
Star of Jacob TikTok trend explained
The Star of Jacob TikTok trend involves users uploading reels showing a small but clearly visible circular star in the night sky. Some of these users claimed that the star’s visibility heralded the re-emergence of Jesus Christ on Earth.
Here is one such example:
This new rend kicked off one week ago, courtesy of TikToker Jacob Rutkowski.
In the video, Rutkowski said the Star of Jacob would only be there for a month and explained its significance. He called it the star that the “three men who were coming to see the Messiah saw.”
Rutkowski then told the Biblical story about how the three wise men who followed a very bright star the day Jesus was born, were able to find him in Jerusalem, subsequently bowing down to and worshipping him. He then claimed that the Star of Jacob was no ordinary star and that it marked Jesus’ return.
Is the Star of Jacob real?
It is a subject of debate as to whether the Star of Jacob is real or not. There are several users, however, who seem to believe that it is not a real and literal star.
One such user is the TikToker @the.bible.teacher who took to the platform and uploaded a 50-second video addressing it was not real, but instead a prophecy from the scriptures. The prophecy is as follows:
“Numbers 24:17: I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star is emerging from Jacob; a scepter is rising from Israel, and it smashes the brow of Moab and the foundation of all the sons of Seth.”
The user then opined that the biblical prophecy rumor being fulfilled was rather outlandish, encouraging viewers to relax in a humorous manner.
