While the King James Bible doesn't explicitly use the word "extraterrestrial," some people interpret certain passages as potentially referring to beings or events that could be considered extraterrestrial in nature. Here are a few examples and the common arguments made:
* Ezekiel's Vision (Ezekiel 1): This passage describes a complex vision of wheels within wheels, creatures with multiple faces, and bright lights. Some interpret this as a description of a spacecraft or other advanced technology. The arguments against this include that it is a symbolic vision of God's glory and divine chariot, not a literal description of a physical object.
* The Star of Bethlehem (Matthew 2:1-12): The star that guided the wise men to Jesus is sometimes seen as a potential UFO or celestial phenomenon of unknown origin. Skeptics argue that it was likely a planetary alignment or a supernova.
* Angels: Angels are often seen as beings from another realm or dimension, which could be interpreted as extraterrestrial. The traditional view is that angels are spiritual beings created by God, not necessarily physical beings from another planet.
It's important to note that these interpretations are highly subjective and not universally accepted. Mainstream biblical scholarship generally interprets these passages within a religious and symbolic framework, rather than as literal accounts of extraterrestrial encounters.