The luminaries were what traditional astrologers called the two astrological "planets" which were the brightest and most important objects in the heavens, that is, the Sun and the Moon. Luminary means, source of light.

What does luminary mean in the Bible?

Luminary means, source of light. ... The Moon is a luminary in the biblical sense that it affords to Man "light by night".

What does luminary personality mean?

noun. 1. The definition of a luminary is an object giving off light, or a personality that is well known or enlightening to mankind.