View the starry heavens on a clear night, when there is no moon, and try and find a spot well away from city street lights, and yours will be a glorious and unforgettable sight. 69-70, published by Baker Book House, Supplied by Films for Christ (used with permission). The Lion and Unicorn Testify of Christ, Part I: The Cornerstone Constellations, A Native American Easter: How the Ancient American Calendar Testifies of Christ, Divine Calendars Testify of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, Astronomical Witnesses of the Great Flood. Note: In mynext Post I will presentevidence that Jesus was born on the Feast of Trumpets (Tishri 1). The high value of astronomical knowledge is already demonstrated by the astronomical section of the Book of Enoch (about 72-80 BC), as well as by such sayings as those of Eleazar Hisma (about 100), a profound mathematician, who could "count the drops in the ocean",[10] and who declared that the "ability to compute the solstice and the calendar is the 'dessert' [auxiliaries] of wisdom. Can you bind the chains of the Pleiades. . It is wonderful that there is a reason for all these things we see. Some of these can be found in Scripture but only by the false gods which were associated with them. Astronomy, in general, is the study of celestial bodies and the universe as a whole. ", The following Biblical names of constellations are mentioned and explained: = . A really good case can be made that the constellations were originally established in the heavens by God and described by God to either Adam or a descendant of his. Likewise, He is also the subject of the Word of God written in the heavens from Virgo (the initial, lead constellation) to Leo (the last of the 12 constellations). According to a 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia article on Astronomy, the planet Saturn is directly referenced in the book of Amos. This is "God's signature". These he names as constellations of greatest eminence; but under them he seems to comprehend all the stars, which, as they were created by God, so are under his government. During Biblical times, the only planets viewable from the earth were Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. Psalms 91:13. Canst thou bring forth Mazzaroth [Hebrew: The Constellations of the Zodiac] in his season? Capricorn represents life out of death, Messiah the Sacrifice. The Bible says that God assigns His own names to the stars ( Psalms 147:4 ). Ara represents the altar or burning pyre, judgment prepare for the devil and his angels. With this knowledge, he made 12 astrological signs . Piscis represents the southern fish, the Living Water received in fullness. They translated it had and left a note that the actual word was has because they probably failed to see the near/far fulfillment. I just was fascinated by my discovery of a book entitled, Witness of the Stars, E. W. Bullinger. The star representing his head is the huge star Betelgeuse, which is 600 light years away, and is a reddish colour as seen to the left. Bullinger and J.A. Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south. (Job 9:8-9 KJV), Canst thou bind the sweet influences of Pleiades, or loose the bands of Orion? The brightest star in the constellation is called Spica, a Latin word meaning "the branch." There are three smaller constellations or decans to each major constellation, The three (divinity) for Virgo are: Coma: The word Coma means "the desired," and represents the desired one, the desire of all nations the Messiah. This page was last edited on 10 September 2022, at 22:27. However, it is an analysis of Revelation 12 that gives us the precise day and hour. Matthew 4:19, And He said to them, Throw the net on the right side of the boat, and you shall find. So they threw, and they were no longer able to draw it in because of the large number of fish. During the course of each year the zodiac constellations take turns in appearing: for example, Scorpius in summer, Gemini in winter. Jeremiah Chosen by God, Rejected by Men. This example shows how the days are equally important, and neither wife is favored over the other because one date is more special on the Enoch calendar and the other on the Hebrew calendar. There are only five prominent stars, but a good telescope shows many more. Both of Jacob's wives clearly qualify as understanding the importance of the blessings of having a large posterity. The constellation star beetle Juice is aka wormwood. This article proposes a correspondence of each of those tribes to one of the zodiac emblems, based on proposed dates for the birth of each. The planet Venus is the brightest object (next to the sun and moon) we can see in the night sky. Here is a summary of the twelve constellations that for the Zodiac, the Mazzaroth. Jesus Christ is the subject of the written Word of God from Genesis to Revelation. After I had finished this study and had determined the birth dates in the above table, and was in the process of writing this article, the idea occurred to me to read those names and blessings one more time. 20 Largest Constellations. It is well known that these acts are forbidden in the Bible (Leviticus 20:27), largely because they may involve demonic spirits (Acts 16:16-19). The heavens are God's "handiwork" ( Psalm 8:3; 19:1 ). The key to understanding the passage in Revelation 12 is to analyze the astronomy depicted in this account in Scripture. But he could not answer Gods questions about them, nor did he understand the ordinances of heaven, most likely meaning the Laws of the Universe, for the origin of which modern science has absolutely no explanation. The sun enters a different constellation each month. Those four sons are each also assigned to four directions (Num. In other words, the birthright went to Joseph not because his "stars" were better, but because of both his actions and Reuben's actions. Hydra representsthe serpent, the old serpent destroyed. In fact, it has been argued that the constellations depict a picture story of Gods plan of salvation for mankind through His Redeemer Son, Jesus. Auriga representsthe Shepherd, the protection of His people in the day of wrath. Abraham ibn Ezra translated Al-Mattani's Canons of the Khwarizmi Tables, and in his introduction tells a remarkable story of a Jew in India who helped Jacob ben Tarik to translate the Indian astronomical tables according to the Indian cycle of 432,000 years. But historical evidence of exactly what emblems were shown on which flags has been weak, and is based mostly on tradition. Of the three heavens where the birds fly; wherethe sun, moon, planets and stars exist (Genesis 1:17); and where God lives (II Corinthians 12:2) the most reasonable interpretation of the heaven as used in Revelation is where the sun, moon and the twelve stars are located. He has all the stars numbered and named ( Psalm 147:4 ). All of this has been discussed in detail in earlier articles, and is summarized here only as review and to make it clear that the Lord himself uses the symbolism. In Stephen's discourse just before his martyrdom, he mentions God's condemnation of ancient Israel's idolatrous worship of "your god Remphan" (Acts 7:43). Kuehls Temple, Where Was Herods Temple? Remphan was the Egyptian name for Saturn (JFB commentary on Amos 5:26). For example, the most studied star in . [18], In the Talmud, as in the Bible, the heavens and the Earth designate the two borders of the universe, with the heavens a covering over the Earth. Argo representsthe ship in harbor, travelers safely home. Critique and Rebuttal. Some Persian and Arabian traditions ascribe the invention of astronomy to Adam, Seth and Enoch. The four solstices (the Tekufot of Nisan, Tammuz, Tishrei, and Tevet) are often mentioned as determining the seasons of the year and there are occasional references to the rising-place of the Sun. Ophiuchus represents the mighty One holding the serpent from obtaining the crown, the evil one. Its rising is from one end of the heavens, And its circuit to the other end; And naught is hidden from its heat. God's word does reference several objects, such as planets and constellations, found in what we today call space. Gemini represents His rule on Earth, Messiah the King. 4:7). Both Job and David had not the slightest doubt that an all-wise God was their Creator. The name Arcturus references the constellation Ursa Major (The Great Bear) which lies roughly 46 million light years away from earth. According to one account, in the first three months (spring) the Sun travels in the south, in order to melt the snow; in the fourth through sixth months (summer) it travels directly above the Earth, in order to ripen the fruit; in the seventh through ninth months (autumn) it travels above the sea, in order to absorb the waters; and in the last three months (winter) it travels over the desert, in order that the grain may not dry up and wither. An ideal date is found at that time, being Sat 6 Apr 1790 BC, which was the same day as her birth on the Sacred Round (1 Jaguar). It was surprising how easy it was to see that there were strong indications in front of me all the time, but many of them are only clear in the light of knowing how the twelve roles of Jesus Christ correspond to the twelve constellations. And Elohim said, Let lights come to be in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night, and let them be for signs and appointed times, and for days and years, Genesis 1:14. Isaiah 65:11, according to the JFB commentary, alludes to Jupiter and Venus. John 12:24. It is well known that these acts are forbidden in the Bible (Leviticus 20:27), largely because they may involve demonic spirits (Acts 16:16-19). Lupus the slain victim, the sacrifice of Messiah for sin. Tools. Strong's 4216: Some noted constellation, the zodiac. Orion representsthe Prince of glory, the triumph and brightness of His coming. Which planets, stars and constellations are found in the Bible? For sure, the scene described in Revelation 12:16 is highly symbolic. [36] The comet, because of its tail, is called kokba de-shabbi. According to one conception, Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius face northward; Taurus, Virgo, and Capricornus westward; Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius southward; and Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces eastward. New York: Funk & Wagnalls. Of course, Scripture condemns astrology (Isaiah 47:13). Isaiah 7:14. Bootes represents the Shepherd guarding, the coming Shepherd. When I began calculating the dates, it became clear that the only solution was that Zebulon and Dinah had to be twins. Although stars continue to declare the glory of God (Psalm 19:1) and are useful in our calendar system (Genesis 1:14), the Bible does not tell us to search the stars for detailed messages. Associated with each of the twelve were three other signs called decans, which give part of the signs message. Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. Bible Meaning: Migration. [27] The Moon was also a part of the calendar: "The moon begins to shine on the 1st of the month; its light increases until the 15th, when the disk [ ()] is full; from the 15th to the 30th it wanes; and on the 30th it is invisible."[28]. Of special interest are the twelve zodiac constellations. However, within this figurative language are contained clues which precisely date the birth of Jesus both the day and precise hour of His birth! Leo represents the Lion, the triumph of the Redeemer. [38] Samuel said: "I know all the paths of heaven, but nothing of the nature of the comet. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. And it is like a bridegroom coming out of his room, It rejoices like a strong man to run the path. saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb having been slain to receive power and riches and wisdom, and strength and respect and esteem and blessing! Revelation 5:12. While Talmudists were familiar with the planets and their characteristics in astrology, they opposed their worship, so weekdays are not named in Hebrew besides for the Sabbath. "Astronomy". Satan twists truth and perverts it for his own purposes, which he has clearly done with the zodiac signs. Given all of the above, it should therefore not be surprising that God, who created everything we find in space, mentions some of them in the Bible. Since there are many stars very much bigger than Betelgeuse, our Sun, by comparison, seems tiny, and ourselves upon it, as microscopic. The Book of Job is reported by some commentators to be the oldest book of the Bible, going back to approximately 2,150 BC 650 years before Moses wrote the Pentateuch. First, all births have occurred on holy days on the Hebrew Calendar, and usually also on holy days on other sacred calendars, with the Sacred Round being the second most important. Verse Concepts He who made the Pleiades and Orion And changes deep darkness into morning, Who also darkens day into night, Who calls for the waters of the sea And pours them out on the surface of the earth, The Lord is His name. Astronomy, in general, is the study of celestial bodies and the universe as a whole. In addition, the timing of the sun and moon relationship with Virgo was a New Moon day, with the small sliver of the moon setting after the setting of the sun. An interesting point is that Genesis states that Joseph was born at the completion of the second seven years (Gen. 30:25). The Milky Way is called "Fire-Stream," a name borrowed from Daniel 7:10 (Nehar di-nur), where it may possibly have had the same signification. Crater representsthe cup, the wrath of Elohim poured out on the serpent. [16] His blessing was that Gad "shall overcome at last" (Gen. 49:19) which again fits perfectly with the Archer representing Christ as the "Savior.". Exactly as in the case of the patriarchs, each was born on a holy day on the Hebrew calendar, and each was also born on either a day "1" or "7" on the Sacred Round. And they sang a renewed song, saying, You are worthy to take the scroll, and to open its seals, because You were slain, and have redeemed us to Elohim by Your blood out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation, Revelation 5:9. It had greatly puzzled me over the course of the past couple of years that there are three different constellations in the immediate vicinity of Virgo and Leo that represent serpents (Hydra and Serpens) and dragons (Draco). Or do you lead the Bear (Arcturus) with its sons? Here is a selection of the most familiar and easily seen constellations in the northern sky. First it is Hebrew tradition that they were twins. In this case, there is one such link no matter what dates are proposed, because Benjamin was born on the day his mother died. All this magnificence, held together by universal laws, can only be the work of Almighty God; the loving and all-wise Creator who speaks to us in His Scriptures about Salvation. Again, Samuel says: "But for the warmth of Orion, the earth could not exist, because of the frigidity of Scorpio; furthermore, Orion lies near Taurus, with which the warm season begins. In fact, if Betelgeuse was to be centered over it, its diameter would reach beyond the orbit of Mars. To pay attention to the course of the Sun and to the revolution of the planets is a religious injunction; for such is the import of the words,[14] "This is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations". Lyrarepresents the harp or lyre, praise for the victorious Redeemer. It is interesting that God created the stars, planets and other objects in the universe as signs, among the other reasons stated. Gamaliel (about 100), who applied the lunar tablets and telescope, relied for authority upon such as had been transmitted by his paternal ancestors. According to Aristotle, Ptolemy, and other philosophers among the Greeks, the stars have no motion of their own, being firmly attached to spheres whose center is the Earth. Historian Flavius Josephus says Seth and his offspring preserved ancient astronomical knowledge in pillars of stone.[2]. The gospel message may well have been purposely written in the skies by the Lord. 2005 by John P. Pratt. 11 I will punish the world for its evil, the wicked for their sins. You are wearied with your many counsels; let them stand forth and save you, those who divide the heavens, who gaze at the stars, who at the new moons make known what shall come upon you. In addition, John stated that the display was a wonder (KJV; a great sign) and that it was in heaven. They appear high in the night sky, roughly along the same path traveled by the sun during the day. Leah only lived a few years longer than Rachel, dying before Joseph was sold into Egypt. That is exactly zero cycles on all of the sacred calendars, and it is perhaps the strongest parent-child calendrical link possible. The other references to the zodiac are sketchy, and different scholars have proposed a variety of associations based on scriptural clues. There are thirteen days in the time unit called the trecena on the Sacred Round, and it has been clear that both the first and last days ("1" and "13") are sacred, but there has not been an instance where the midpoint (or "meridian") day 7 of the trecena is also known to be holy. What does astronomy reveal about God? Draco represents the dragon cast down, Satan cast down in defeat. The Bible teaches that God arranged the stars into recognizable groups that we call constellations. They appear high in the night sky, roughly along the same path traveled by the sun during the day. If so, then it was a very unusual seven-year period during which these children were born from 1808 to 1801 BC. Sagitta represents the arrow, Elohims judgment against sin. The verse itself states, "But you who forsake the Lord, who forget My holy mountain, who prepare a table for Fortune, and who furnish the drink offering to Fate" (HBFV). 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