See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, overcame to open the scroll and to loosen its seven seals. Revelation 5:5, Gods Voice in the Stars Zodiac Signs And Bible Truths by Ken Fleming, The Gospel in the Stars by Joseph A. Seiss, The Witness of the Stars by E.W. In them He set up a tent for the sun (picture of Yahusha, the Sun of Righteousness, Malachi 4:2). Rather than drag the reader through all my years of research on this subject, and preliminary attempts to discover any pattern that could be proposed for the twelve birth dates, I will simply report the results. Leo represents the Lion, the triumph of the Redeemer. But when Israel began to worship the hands on the clock, as did the pagan nations, then they were told they had missed the whole point, and to desist. An angel of the Lord appeared to them . Jesus is the promised Seed of the woman (Virgo) and the King of Glory, the Lion of the tribe of Judah (Leo). deg. Esoterically, Saturn embodies Time itself. As noted earlier, the likely earliest book of the Bible, the book of Job, mentions several of these constellations, as well as the Mazzaroth (Job 38:31-32), which is the zodiac. That means it was Passover day (14 Spr) in the year also representing Passover (14 SPR). Answer The Bible has much to say about the stars. Aquila represents the falling eagle, the Pierced One falling. He has all the stars numbered and named ( Psalm 147:4 ). The marriage is in the year 10 NISAN, which is a the year of Consecration, and the seven years includes the year of PASSOVER. They appear high in the night sky, roughly along the same path traveled by the sun during the day. It is far too large to be shown here, but it is an ancient Hebrew name for the Signs of the Zodiac, meaning a Circle of Animals, a surrounding belt of twelve constellations by which ancient mankind divided up the year into months, an arrangement that was known and used for thousands of years. Sure enough, the trade was a success for Leah, who soon gave birth to Issachar, and later to Zebulon and Dinah. [21] East and West are at least as far removed from each other as is the firmament from the Earth. In many languages, the names of the days of the week are derived from the names of the seven planets; each day was consecrated to the particular planet that ruled during the early hours of the morning. Pisces represents the fishes, the blessings of salvation delayed. This band of stars lies in the plane of the solar system. Remember that Genesis tells us that one of the reasons that celestial bodies were made by God was to provide signs (Genesis 1:14). Thus, those figures came to symbolize the entire tribe to a large degree, much as the eagle represents the United States. The word zodiac comes from the Hebrew sodi, and in Sanskrit means a Way, a Path, or a Step. ASTROLOGYWhat's wrong with practicing astrology. For sure, the scene described in Revelation 12:16 is highly symbolic. The birth requirements are so strict for these twelve that to me it now appears that the day 7 must be a minor holy day. 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. Answer (1 of 6): Pleiades - stars located in the constellation of Taurus. Psalms 91:13. It is interesting that God created the stars, planets and other objects in the universe as signs, among the other reasons stated. He is also depicted in the heavens as the sunthe Righteous One, the bridegroom (spoken of in Psalm 19:4-5) racing through the heavens to redeem and restore His bride to glory. Now that has changed. Jews seem to have been particularly concerned with the formation of astronomical tables of practical utility to astronomers. Scorpio represents the mortal conflict, Messiah the Sufferer. So we begin to see that the pieces of this puzzle must be very tight-fitting indeed because 7 births can barely be squeezed into those time constraints. And it is like a bridegroom coming out of his room, It rejoices like a strong man to run the path. The Jewish historian Josephus says they were named by Seth, the third son of Adam, but perhaps even Adam had a part, since he named the animal world (Genesis 2:19). One is a flat Earth cosmology resembling descriptions of the world in the mythology of the Ancient Near East. [37] Rapoport endeavors to prove that the path of Halley's comet had been computed by a wise rabbi. [1] Some scholars suggest that the signs of the zodiac, or Mazzaroth, and the names of the stars associated with them originally were created as a mnemonic device by these forefathers of the Hebrews to tell the story of the Bible. Here is a selection of the most familiar and easily seen constellations in the northern sky. During the course of each year the zodiac constellations take turns in appearing: for example, Scorpius in summer, Gemini in winter. 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. 12 major constellations references in the bible People also ask What does the Bible say about stars and constellations? Indeed, constellation names go far back into mankind's history. Job has several astronomical references in Chapters 8 and 38: [God] which alone spreadeth out the heavens, and treadeth upon the waves of the sea. He said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years; And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth; and it was so (Genesis 1:14 KJV). The heavens are God's "handiwork" ( Psalm 8:3; 19:1 ). Sagittarius represents the archer with the drawn bow, the victorious Redeemer. And her child was snatched up to God and to his throne. It is considered the third largest constellation in the heavens seen from our planet. Centaurus represents the dual-natured centaur, half god/half man, the despised sin-offering. So these fulfillments of multiple patterns convince me that he death date truly has been found: Sat 6 Apr 1790 BC pm*. Of every 18,600 families which have exactly twelve children, on the average only one will have each born in a different month of the year or with the sun in a different constellation. With all of the other prophets and patriarchs discussed in my articles, we have been given their age when their children were born, but in the case of Jacob, we need to do a little detective work to get the answer. If so, He may have revealed them to early people. There is a strong Hebrew tradition that each of the twelve tribes of Israel was associated with one of the twelve constellations of the zodiac. So that eases the requirement somewhat, for now we need only six birth dates in seven years, with an extra year between the fourth and fifth dates. Virgo represents the seed of the woman, Messiah the Incarnate Son. As was proposed in an earlier article, Jacob was born on Wed 20 Mar 1892 BC pm* ("pm star" means after 6 p.m., when the stars are shining). Many people still claim to see symbols of the gospel in unusual places: crosses on flower petals, Christmas stars on sand dollars, and even religious images on rusty water towers. Of special interest are the twelve zodiac constellations. Cassiopeia representsthe enthroned woman, freed and preparing for her marriage to her Deliverer. Serpens represents the serpent struggling with the seed of the woman, the conflict. This is a corruption and not the original purpose of the zodiac given by God. Here in this article, we have mentioned about 20 largest constellations and 12 zodiac constellations. Yerushalmi Rosh Hashana 2 58b; Bavli Rosh Hashana 25a, Yerushalmi Berachot 1 2c, bottom; Pesachim 94a, Yerushalmi Berachot 9 13c; Bavli Berachot 58b, Epistle to Slonimski in "Toledot ha-Shamayim," Warsaw, 1838, Jewish views on astrology Hebrew calendar correlation to zodiac, "Two Types of Antedeluvian Tablets: Enochic Tradition from Historical Palea", "Strong's Hebrew: 3594. [12] Later writers declare that "to him who can compute the course of the sun and the revolution of the planets and neglects to do so, may be applied the words of the prophet,[13] 'They regard not the work of the Lord, nor consider the operation of His hands.'" Each of the twelve carried a banner or flag, and the many of those flags are believed to have displayed one of the zodiac symbols. In practical astronomy Jewish work was even more effective. [8] That is a precise starting point, but we are not told in Genesis how old he was when he had his children. Its rising is from one end of the heavens, And its circuit to the other end; And naught is hidden from its heat. But You lift up my horn like a wild ox; I have been anointed with fresh oil. The Lord sends His messengers to help guide the people in their spiritual journeys and travels. Capricorn represents the sea goat, life resulting from the sacrificial death of Messiah. 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. http://www.thegospelintheendtimes.com/pictures-of-end-times-in-the-bible/christmas-end-times/, Where Was Herods Temple? 1833) was director of the Paris Observatory, and the inventor of the coud or elbow telescope, by which the stars may be observed without bending the neck back and without leaving the comfortable observatory. The distance of the firmament from the Earth is a journey of 500 years, a distance equivalent to the diameter of the firmament, through which the Sun must saw its way in order to become visible. An evaluation of Revelation 12 including an analysis of the astronomy depicted provides additional support for the birthdate of Jesus as derived from Lukes Gospel, specifically the birthdate of John the Baptist and the eighth priestly course of Abijah, as discussed in theprevious Post Jesus Birth Evidence from the Birth of John the Baptist. John 7:37. Were not talking about astrology or horoscopes, but rather the grand design of the skies above which declare the Gospel narrative. This is a case of the written Word and the Word written in the stars coming together in parallel truths. 20 Largest Constellations. Gemini represents His rule on Earth, Messiah the King. And even non-Israelite prophets, such as Balaam, have used the same figures to represent the tribes (Num. Most people will have heard of the Orion constellation. Here is a brief outline of the usual zodiac interpretations: Early writings on this subject went into great detail regarding different parts of the constellations, so that practically every star was assigned a special meaning. Moritz Loewy (b. The book of Job mentions space related phenomena more than any other book. It's seen from as far north as the North Pole and farther south. Then he did away with the idolatrous priests the kings of Judah had appointed to burn incense at the high places in the cities of Judah and in the areas surrounding Jerusalem. Both point to the fall season, the Hebrew month of Tishri (September). On the contrary, warnings are given against trusting in the stars. 2005 by John P. Pratt. for the sake of classification and of memory. 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). After I discovered that, I found it confirmed in two sources. [10] And third, there has usually been a link from one parent to at least one child. 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. In the case of the antediluvian patriarchs who lived hundreds of years, sometimes the lives completed two or more such cycles. But if it dies, it bears much fruit. Learn how your comment data is processed. Isaiah 65:11, according to the JFB commentary, alludes to Jupiter and Venus. If so, He may have revealed them to early people. It is one of several pictures in the heavens which speak of a mighty person who is to come to earth, who will triumph over the great enemy of mankind, who will take away sin and its disastrous effects, and who will bring in blessing and righteousness. An interesting point is that Genesis states that Joseph was born at the completion of the second seven years (Gen. 30:25). The next week he married Rachel on Sat 6 Apr 1808 BC, which is the last day of passover on the Enoch calendar (21 Spr) and also the minor holy day 1 Iyar on the Hebrew calendar. We're not talking about astrology or horoscopes, but rather the grand design of the skies above which declare the Gospel narrative. The Bible calls our attention to starry objects, and the Psalmist gives us context in a poetic style, as the King James Version captures so well in its translation: The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. In addition, John stated that the display was a wonder (KJV; a great sign) and that it was in heaven. J. Sr. L. B. Hi Jason. Or can you guide the Great Bear with its cubs? Yeah Jarvis, the Witness of the Stars is amazing, and its amazing that the enemy has hidden the message from most peoples eyes. Only a few stars and constellations are named individually in the Hebrew Bible, and their identification is not certain. That day only occurs once in 364 years, so that was a rare day indeed, but it was nothing special on the Hebrew calendar. This article proposes a correlation based on the "brute force" method of actually determining the birth dates of the twelve sons, and then looking at which constellation the sun was in at their birth. For Permission to Quote Information visit http://www.lockman.org. [35] Samuel said: "We have it as a tradition that no comet ever passed across the face of Orion "Kesil"; for if this should happen the earth would be destroyed." [23] The Earth rests upon water and is encompassed by it. Jeremiah Chosen by God, Rejected by Men. [3] It is precisely these four key figures which are the most easily matched with the four principal sons of Israel because each is mentioned in the blessings. Here is the pattern which emerged. 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. The birth of the Messiah is associated with this heavenly spectacle (Revelation 12:2). Probably this word represents a transposition of the Greek meaning "arithmetic, mathematics." Psalms 92:10. It embodies our means of adaptation, and represents the many facets of existence. There are twelve major constellations from which are derived the months in a year. Canst thou bring forth Mazzaroth [Hebrew: The Constellations of the Zodiac] in his season? The constellation Virgo on September 23, 2017, according to the Stellarium sky software. The name Gad means "fortune," coming from the root which means an invading troop or an attack which overcomes. Then another sign appeared in heaven: an enormous red dragon with seven heads and ten horns and seven crowns on his heads. The name Arcturus references the constellation Ursa Major (The Great Bear) which lies roughly 46 million light years away from earth. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. For example, the most studied star in astronomy, the sun, is mentioned at least 160 times in the King James Translation, with the moon referred to 51 times. (Kiyyun) -- a heathen god", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hebrew_astronomy&oldid=1109617850, Articles with unsourced statements from November 2014, Articles with unsourced statements from February 2011, Articles with unsourced statements from February 2018, Wikipedia articles incorporating a citation from the 1906 Jewish Encyclopedia, Wikipedia articles incorporating a citation from the 1906 Jewish Encyclopedia without a Wikisource reference, Wikipedia articles incorporating text from the 1906 Jewish Encyclopedia, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. [36] The comet, because of its tail, is called kokba de-shabbi. [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.". And one of the elders said to me, Do not weep. [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. [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]. It is true that Revelation contains much figurative language which is highly symbolic. And He said to them, Follow Me, and I shall make you fishers of men. If these marriage dates are correct, then the birth of Jacob's first twelve children occurred during a seven year period which corresponded to the Passover week of seven years on the Enoch calendar. What makes you think this if I may ask? Orion - prominent constellation visible throughout the world Bear - Ursa Major (Great Bear or "Big Dipper") is a constellation in the northern sky "with its cubs" - Ursa Minor (Little Bear or "Little Dipper) cont. Below are the 20 largest constellations with their names, size, and meanings. With the Renaissance, Jewish work in astronomy lost in importance, as Europe could refer to the Greek astronomers without it. The great plan of redemption was told through the stars, long before written records were in place. Genesis 22:16-17. The time the woman is in the wilderness should catch prophecy students [sic] attention as well: 1260 days. That causes many to avoid the entire subject, but the symbolism of these figures is so rich that it would be a tragedy not to learn of the beauty of their meaning, and the clarity of their symbolism. They had burned incense to Baal, and to the sun, moon, constellations, and the whole heavenly host. The woman fled into the desert to a place prepared for her by God, where she might be taken care of for 1,260 days. She gave birth to a son, a male child, who will rule all the nations with an iron scepter. Possibly also its radiance passes, but not its body." Eridanus representsthe river of fire, the fiery wrath poured on His enemies. We know that the protoevangelium (the first evangel, the first Gospel) was given by God to Adam in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:15); this is the story of the future Messiah, the Seed of the woman, crushing the head of the serpent (Satan). . (Psalm 19:1-4 KJV). Day to day pours forth speech, And night to night reveals knowledge. Satan later tried to kill the Messiah through the actions of Herod, after the Magi arrived and left. John 21:6. So, at the end of the book, God blesses Job and takes away his affliction, instructing him to pray for the forgiveness of his friends for treating him the way they did. Scorpio represents the scorpion seeking to would but itself crushed, the enemy wounding Him. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Today [the day startedat sundown] in the town of David a Savior has been born to you . Ophiuchus represents the mighty One holding the serpent from obtaining the crown, the evil one. Your arrows are sharp In the heart of the Sovereigns enemies Peoples fall under You. Josephus, The Antiquities of the Jews, Book I:13. (Revelation 12:1-6 NIV), And there was war in heaven. Seiss during the 1800s. . (Luke 2:8-9a NIV). As has been pointed out in numerous earlier articles,[1] the Book of Enoch records that an angel revealed the constellation figures to the prophet Enoch some 5,000 years ago, and many scholars claim they symbolize the key features of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This date also conforms to the findings of otherother evidence (the other puzzle pieces) regardingthe date of the Jesus birth. The other two Asher ("happy") and Zebulon ("habitation")[18] are not as obvious. According to these proposed dates, it was exactly seven years on the Enoch calendar from his marriage to Leah, and also exactly 14 years from when he began work for Laban. The Book of Jasher, states that Rebekah died at age 133 while the family was at Bethel, shortly before the conception of Benjamin (Jasher 36:6). Lupus the slain victim, the sacrifice of Messiah for sin. a cluster of stars, or stars which appear to be near each other in the heavens, and which astronomers have reduced to certain figures (as the "Great Bear," the "Bull," etc.) Both Job and David had not the slightest doubt that an all-wise God was their Creator. So if Orion's over there, then directly on the other side, you can look for Ursa Major, or the Plow, which is a small part of that, also known as the Big Dipper. 12:9; in the Greek drakn and ophis).In fact, to the ancients a dragon was just a particular type of . Some of these can be found in Scripture but only by the false gods which were associated with them. Reprinted from Meridian Magazine (13 Jul 2005). The solar year is longer by 11 days than the lunar year. It is so close to Earths axis, that from our own perspective, it barely moves its position all year round, all the other stars and constellations revolving around it. Corvus representsthe raven, the devouring of the old serpent. 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. [38] Samuel said: "I know all the paths of heaven, but nothing of the nature of the comet. Job 38:32 makes reference to the bringing forth of these constellations (or Mazzaroth in the King James Version) in their season. Do you know the ordinances of the heavens? In Revelation 12 the devil is called both a serpent and a dragon (Rev. A visual mosaic of the 12 classic constellations in the western zodiac, photographed in the night sky, marked and outlined. Joseph ibn Wakkar (1357) drew up tables of the period 720 (Heg. Sagitta represents the arrow, Elohims judgment against sin. Remphan was the Egyptian name for Saturn (JFB commentary on Amos 5:26). Contents 1 In the Bible 2 In the Talmud 2.1 Astronomy as a religious study 2.2 Correspondence between Biblical numbers and astronomy 2.3 Conceptions of the Heavens and Earth 2.4 Chronology and the Mazzaroth 2.5 The heavenly bodies and their motions 2.6 Fixed stars and comets 3 Post-Talmudic times 4 See also 5 References 6 Notes In the Bible [ edit] Reuben is compared to a man and to water, Judah is compared to a lion, Dan to a serpent (counterpart of the eagle), and Joseph's two sons to the horns of the wild ox. All twelve of the birth days turn out to be equally important. And both the first and last years are SATURDAY, the sabbath year of rest. Canst thou set the dominion thereof in the earth? (Job 38:31-33 KJV). 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). Her death was most likely on Sat 1 Jul 1786 BC pm*, which was 1 Tammuz, the same as her son Judah. According to a 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia article on Astronomy, the planet Saturn is directly referenced in the book of Amos. First it is Hebrew tradition that they were twins. For example, the most studied star in . Bible Meaning: Migration. And Leah alone had seven of them, with a barren period. And Zebulon's "dwelling" could refer to the everlasting life of the Ram's golden fleece, but neither of these is nearly as straightforward as the other six. The Hebrew word for "fate," which is Meni, is linked to the planet Venus. Can you set their dominion over the earth? (Job 38:3133). Today, of course, the Bible provides a clear message about the plan of God. However, it is an analysis of Revelation 12 that gives us the precise day and hour. . . Moses ibn Tibbon translated from the Arabic Jabir ben Aflah's acute criticisms of the Ptolemaic system, an anticipation of Copernicus, and thus brought them to the notice of Maimonides. . Do you bind the bands of Kimah (Pleiades), or loosen the cords of Kesil (Orion)? They boldly declare that sometime in the distant past an all-powerful Being created all the celestial objects we view at night. This Encyclopedia states, "Saturn is no less certainly represented by the star Kaiwan (called "Chiun" in the King James Translation), adored by the reprobate Israelites in the desert (Amos 5:26).". Knowing those dates then leads to greater understanding of the holy days on the Hebrew Calendar, and testifies of the Lord's foreknowledge of all things and of his great plan of salvation. Auriga representsthe Shepherd, the protection of His people in the day of wrath. Their line (ecliptic) has gone out through all the earth, And their words to the end of the world. 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