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. For the stars of heaven and their constellationsWill not flash forth their light;The sun will be dark when it risesAnd the moon will not shed its light. A 1906 Jewish Encyclopedia article on astronomy also offers hints where Saturn might be referenced in the Old Testament. Isaac al-adib compiled astronomical tables from those of Al-Rakkam, Al-Battam, and Ibn al-Kammad. This is the reign of the Antichrist. Until now, the identification of the constellations associated with the other eight tribes has not been known with any degree of confidence. Hydra representsthe serpent, the old serpent destroyed. Their line (ecliptic) has gone out through all the earth, And their words to the end of the world. In the year 3 BC, these two relationships of the sun and moon and Virgo came into alignment for only an 81-minute period, as observed from Palestine in the twilight period of September 11. Other tables were compiled by Jacob ben Makir, Emanuel ben Jacob, Jacob ben David ben Yom-ob Poel (1361), Solomon ben Elijah (from the Persian tables), and Abraham Zacuto of Salamanca (about 1515). Cassiopeia representsthe enthroned woman, freed and preparing for her marriage to her Deliverer. This is a corruption and not the original purpose of the zodiac given by God. But You lift up my horn like a wild ox; I have been anointed with fresh oil. The one ending the tail of Ursa Minor, is actually the Pole Star, or Polaris, seen at the far right of the adjacent picture. Now the plot thickens. Canis Major Sirius representsthe Prince, the coming Prince of glory. He has all the stars numbered and named ( Psalm 147:4 ). Answer The Bible has much to say about the stars. 2 Kgs 23:5. The same passages also reference the star group Pleiades (the Seven Stars ). Its rising is from one end of the heavens, And its circuit to the other end; And naught is hidden from its heat. Having that disclaimer in mind, let us look at the evidence, even from the Bible itself, that the twelve sons of the prophet Jacob were each identified with a different sign of the zodiac. 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. Strangely, there are early writings from virtually all civilizations describing the major stars contained in the 12 Constellations of the Zodiac. The records of ancient Egypt, Persia, Assyria, or Babylonia, all mention this ancient zodiac. 10 The stars of heaven and their constellations will not show their light. In practical astronomy Jewish work was even more effective. July 13, 2005 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. 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. Do you bring out the constellations (Mazzaroth ) in its season? On the contrary, warnings are given against trusting in the stars. In them He set up a tent for the sun (picture of Yahusha, the Sun of Righteousness, Malachi 4:2). The sign of the sun clothing the woman (Virgo) defines a period of 20-days (August 27 to September 15 for the year 3 BC). If John in the Book of Revelation is associating the birth of Jesus with the period when the Sun was mid-bodied to this woman called Virgo (and this is no doubt what he means), then Jesus would have to be born within that 20-day period. Aquarius represents blessing out of victory, Messiah the Living Water. The heavens are for His glory, and they are there to teach us. But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. Bonet de Lattes also invented an astronomical ring. Canst thou bring forth Mazzaroth [Hebrew: The Constellations of the Zodiac] in his season? They appear high in the night sky, roughly along the same path traveled by the sun during the day. Accordingly, if blind chance governed the universe, then there would be negligible probability that even one family in history could have such a noble set of birth dates. At the time of the Deluge it traveled in the opposite direction. 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. 33:17). 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. . Some Persian and Arabian traditions ascribe the invention of astronomy to Adam, Seth and Enoch. It is accuracy in minute details such as this which has led me to believe that Genesis is a revelation from God, rather than an attempt by Moses to record oral traditions. Now that has changed. You tread upon lion and cobra, Young lion and serpent you trample under foot. 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. The Bible teaches that God arranged the stars into recognizable groups that we call constellations. It is interesting to note the number of times that the stars and the constellations are mentioned in Scripture. Aquarius represents the waterman, the Water of Life poured out on the redeemed. 12 major constellations references in the bible People also ask What does the Bible say about stars and constellations? Allowing a least an extra year for the barren period, wouldn't that have taken Leah eight years to have seven children? Where Is the Big Dipper Found in Scripture? 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. Where did the descriptions of these 12 constellations come from? In particular we find reference to several star constellations that were just as recognizable to Job as they are to us. In this discussion we will find that eventhe stars and planets in the heavens point us to the actualdate of Jesus birth. They appear high in the night sky, roughly along the same path traveled by the sun during the day. Again, these are not just holy days, but the match the pattern of being the same as husband and children. Pisces represents deliverance out of bondage, Messiah the Liberator. God's word does reference several objects, such as planets and constellations, found in what we today call space. 2005 by John P. Pratt. They show His power and majesty. Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, &c. Who ordereth and disposeth them, as the word making is sometimes used in the Scriptures; governeth their rising and setting, and all their influences. Author: Dr. Donald DeYoung, Ph.D. (Physics) as excerpted from Astronomy and the Bible, pgs. 24:7-9). Today, of course, the Bible provides a clear message about the plan of God. The solar year is longer by 11 days than the lunar year. In other words, the birthright went to Joseph not because his "stars" were better, but because of both his actions and Reuben's actions. In Isaiah 13:10 , where this word only occurs, it is the rendering of the Hebrew kesil , i.e., "fool." 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. 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. [23] The Earth rests upon water and is encompassed by it. Scripture also contains several other astronomy related references to constellations or groupings of stars. Coma represents the woman with her son, the desired Son. By His breath the heavens are cleared;His hand has pierced the fleeing serpent. 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. It is defined with star groups and the names of individual stars. Wilhelm Beer (17971850), the brother of Meyer Beer, drew one of the most accurate maps of the moon of his time. Relating the twelve tribes of Israel to the twelve zodiac constellations helps unravel the mystery of the Lord's sacred calendars. In Genesis, God explains His purpose for creating all those lights in the universe. Apparently the seven year periods were precise to the very day. An interesting point is that Genesis states that Joseph was born at the completion of the second seven years (Gen. 30:25). John 21:6. But the constellations of the Zodiac were created by your Father in heaven, to declare His love for you, and to declare His plan of redemption. For example, the most studied star in . What does astronomy reveal about God? 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. 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. The last born, Joseph, has a proposed birth date in the year 21 SPRING on the Enoch calendar, corresponding to the Last Day of Passover. References1913 Catholic EncyclopediaJamieson, Fausset and Brown Commentary (JFB)The Biblical Basis for Modern ScienceWikipedia. However, it is an analysis of Revelation 12 that gives us the precise day and hour. Genesis 22:16-17. Kuehls Temple, Where Was Herods Temple? The Bible says that God assigns His own names to the stars ( Psalms 147:4 ). By this designation probably Saturn was intended, the farthest removed from earth and therefore the highest in the heavens . The vision of Revelation 12 with Virgo giving birth also has a Near/Far fulfillment, which is common in biblical prophecy. So these fulfillments of multiple patterns convince me that he death date truly has been found: Sat 6 Apr 1790 BC pm*. Asher may well tie to the Balance because of the joy that comes after the price has been paid. 1 Thessalonians 4:17. 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).". These are enough patterns to merit publishing this date as likely to be her death date. (3rd largest constellation) Right ascension: 10,67 h Declination: +55.54 Visible between: 90N - 30S Celestial Hemisphere: Northern Brightest Star: Alioth (Epsilon Ursae Majoris) Main Stars: 19 Messier DSO: 7 Instead of being simply the story of redemption through a future Redeemer (Jesus), the heavenly signs of the zodiac came to represent deities which influenced the daily lives of humans. 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. 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. Copyright 1997-98, Films for Christ, All Rights Reservedexcept as noted on attached Usage and Copyright page that grants ChristianAnswers.Net users generous rights for putting this page to work in their homes, personal witnessing, churches and schools. The Sun has 365 windows through which it emerges; 182 in the east, 182 in the west, and 1 in the middle, the place of its first entrance. Who makes the Bear, Orion and the Pleiades,And the chambers of the south; Can you lead forth a constellation in its season,And guide the Bear with her satellites? Ursa Major representsthe flock, the assembled flock. These rest upon water, the water upon mountains, the mountains upon the wind, and the wind upon the storm, though this could easily be metaphoric. According to Ernest Martin in his book The Star of Bethlehem: The Star that Astonished the World: The only time in the year that the Sun could be in a position to clothe the celestial woman called Virgo (that is, to be mid-bodied to her, in the region where a pregnant woman carries a child) is when the Sun is located between about 150 and 170 degrees along the ecliptic. The great plan of redemption was told through the stars, long before written records were in place. The birth of the Messiah is associated with this heavenly spectacle (Revelation 12:2). On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Taurus represents the wild bull, the Judge coming to rule. Thus, the information about the zodiac associations has been lost. Instead they are referred to by number. [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. This is the cycle of 28 years. I have wondered about it for years. As you know there, are 12 constellations in the zodiac and these four are the "four corners" of the 12 constellations: *Aquarius - human water carrier Pisces - fish Aries - ram *Taurus - bull Gemini - twins Cancer - crab *Leo - lion Virgo - virgin Libra - scales *Scorpio - scorpion (eagle for Babylonians) Sagittarius - archer Available free at these sites: https://archive.org/details/witnessofstars00bull/mode/1up 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). 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. Secondly, when the tribes received blessings under the hands of their father Jacob and many years later by Moses, many unmistakable references were made to zodiac constellations. 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. Since there are many stars very much bigger than Betelgeuse, our Sun, by comparison, seems tiny, and ourselves upon it, as microscopic. This latter proposal concerning day 7 being a minor holy day is new in this article. 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. See the annotated image below. Psalms 92:10. So if you look-- SUMNER: Oh, yes. The heavens are God's "handiwork" ( Psalm 8:3; 19:1 ). He has graciously allowed us, through astronomy, to witness his handiwork and the power he lovingly wields. . What is all this symbolism communicating to us and how exactly does it tell us the precise birth date of Jesus? If so, He may have revealed them to early people. Moritz Loewy (b. Pegasus represents the winged horse, the soon return of the Redeemer. And his blessing echoes this theme: he is likened to a donkey "crouching down between two burdens" and "becoming a servant unto tribute" (Gen. 49:14-15). No less than twelve Jews were concerned in the Tables of Toledo, drawn up about AD 1080 under the influence of Ahmad ibn Zaid, and the celebrated Alfonsine Tables were executed under the superintendence of Isaac ibn Sid, while Jews were equally concerned in the less-known tables of Peter IV of Aragon. and said, By Myself I have sworn, declares , Yahuah, because you have done this, and have not withheld your son, your only son, that I shall certainly bless you, and I shall certainly increase your seed as the stars of the heavens and as the sand which is on the seashore, and let your seed possess the gate of their enemies. w) Noun - masculine plural. There is, in addition, a future fulfillment of this vision, in the end times. The Pleiades star cluster - famously known as the Seven Sisters or, to some, M45 - is visible from virtually every part of the globe. Caution is needed when searching for the gospel in the stars, since constellation symbols can have many possible interpretations. Aquila represents the falling eagle, the Pierced One falling. Leo represents the Lion, the triumph of the Redeemer. Which Zodiac Sign Does the Bible Discuss. The Bible mentions three of these: Orion, the Bear (Ursa Major), and "the crooked serpent" (most likely Draco) in Job 9:9; 26:13; 38:31-32; and Amos 5:8. . It is considered the third largest constellation in the heavens seen from our planet. Josephus, The Antiquities of the Jews, Book I:13. 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. . 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. However, for the purpose of this discussion, the important thing for us to take away from Revelation 12:1-6 is that it supports the birth of Jesus being on September 11, 3 BC just after sunset, at the start of Tishri 1 on the Jewish calendar. [33] The Moon-cycle of 19 years may have been meant in Targum Pseudo-Jonathan Genesis 1:14. This 20 degree spread could indicate the general time when Jesus was born. Correspondence between Biblical numbers and astronomy. The friends quite wrongly concluded that his sufferings must be a punishment from God because of some great sin he had committed. She was pregnant and cried out in pain as she was about to give birth. If the precise time of birth is known, then there is only about one chance in forty that any one date is holy on both of those calendars. Second, the length of their lives has usually completed an exact number of cycles on at least one sacred calendar. This is a picture of the flight of the righteous (Israel and the Church). John 7:37. We have already seen this in the case of Abraham, whose birth date was not as impressive on the calendar, but which was accompanied by a double conjunction of planets.[11]. Psalms 91:13. They boldly declare that sometime in the distant past an all-powerful Being created all the celestial objects we view at night. That is exactly zero cycles on all of the sacred calendars, and it is perhaps the strongest parent-child calendrical link possible. [20] The firmament, according to some, consists of fire and water, and, according to others, of water only, while the stars consist of fire. What makes you think this if I may ask? New York: Funk & Wagnalls. 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. 7781, s.v. Issachar is the Crab. Esoterically, Saturn embodies Time itself. Auriga representsthe Shepherd, the protection of His people in the day of wrath. When his hearers objected to this statement, saying, "Yet we see that this occurs," Samuel replied: "It only appears so; for the comet passes either above or below the star. 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). This relationship began at 6:18 p.m. (sunset) and lasted until 7:39 p.m. (moonset). And both the first and last years are SATURDAY, the sabbath year of rest. For all of the other children, we are told that "Leah conceived" and brought forth a son. Here is a selection of the most familiar and easily seen constellations in the northern sky. Of special interest are the twelve zodiac constellations. The passage in Revelation does just that. The name Issachar means to "he will bring a reward"[17]. Hercules represents the mighty Man, humbled yet victorious, the mighty One victorious. It is mentioned in the Bible and in the works of the Greek author Homer. When it gets to Dinah it doesn't state that she conceived again, but only that she brought forth Dinah after Zebulon (Gen. 30:21). The menorah's seven lamps on four branches correspond to the lights of the seven Classical planets: the Moon, Mercury, Venus, the Sun (4th), Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. Seiss during the 1800s. It is interesting that God created the stars, planets and other objects in the universe as signs, among the other reasons stated. 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. Discussions on astronomical points, especially with regard to the spheres, and disputed points in calculating the calendar occur frequently in the works of Judah ha-Levi, Abraham ibn Ezra, and Maimonides, while a new system of astronomy is contained in the "Wars of the Lord" ("Milamot Adonai") of Levi ben Gershon. The other references to the zodiac are sketchy, and different scholars have proposed a variety of associations based on scriptural clues. Corvus representsthe raven, the devouring of the old serpent. Critique and Rebuttal. Can you bind the chains of the Pleiades,Or loose the cords of Orion? for the sake of classification and of memory. Andromeda representsthe chained woman, the redeemed in bondage and affliction. 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. The Mazzaroth has such an awesome picture of Messiah, who has vanquished the serpent, that old devil and Satan for our redemption. It can even be viewed during the day, lending to it also being called the "day star.". That day only occurs once in 364 years, so that was a rare day indeed, but it was nothing special on the Hebrew calendar. An angel of the Lord appeared to them . Rabbi Joshua ben Hananiah (about 100), declared that a star appears once every seventy years and leads mariners astray, hence they should at such time lay in a larger store of provisions. What about Mazzaroth? According to other conceptions the Earth is supported by one, seven, or twelve pillars. Ara represents the altar or burning pyre, judgment prepare for the devil and his angels. Likewise, stars in the Bible represent divine leadership. According to a 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia article on Astronomy, the planet Saturn is directly referenced in the book of Amos. The gospel message may well have been purposely written in the skies by the Lord. The planet Venus is the brightest object (next to the sun and moon) we can see in the night sky. 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. Piscis represents the southern fish, the Living Water received in fullness. The Band represents a cord, the Redeemed bound. However, within this figurative language are contained clues which precisely date the birth of Jesus both the day and precise hour of His birth! Strong's 4216: Some noted constellation, the zodiac. And Leah alone had seven of them, with a barren period. Jeremiah Chosen by God, Rejected by Men. [7] Secondly, it states it implicitly in the Bible itself. I will put an end to the arrogance of the haughty and will humble the pride of the ruthless. We're not talking about astrology or horoscopes, but rather the grand design of the skies above which declare the Gospel narrative. The content is mostly a dialogue between Job and his three friends who came to comfort him after a succession of dreadful troubles overtook him and his family. 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. 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. Jacob, later renamed Israel, was the father of the twelve sons who became the heads of the twelve tribes of Israel. 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). 69-70, published by Baker Book House, Supplied by Films for Christ (used with permission). Of special interest are the twelve zodiac constellations. Note: In mynext Post I will presentevidence that Jesus was born on the Feast of Trumpets (Tishri 1). For Permission to Quote Information visit http://www.lockman.org. 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. The original zodiac was given by God to man as a means to display the Gospel story to man before the written word came through Moses. The prophecy of Balaam, as recorded by Moses, spoke about a star which was to arise in Israel that would be connected with ruler-ship or dominion: A star shall come out of Jacob and a scepter shall rise out of Israel (Numbers 24:17 NIV). It is wonderful that there is a reason for all these things we see. Hi Jason. God has said so. In 3 B.C., the Sun would have entered this celestial region about August 27 and exited from it about September 15. Before listing the twelve birth dates, let us first turn to the difficult problem of determining at least the year of Benjamin's birth. There are allusions in Scripture to Christ being the morning star. Each is formed by seven stars. Later on, over the course of centuries, the Greek astronomer Ptolemy rationalized that the zodiac predicts the path our lives will take. [38] Samuel said: "I know all the paths of heaven, but nothing of the nature of the comet. God's word does reference several objects, such as planets and constellations, found in what we today call space. She was so distressed that she had stopped bearing children that she gave her handmaid Zilpah to her husband to bear children for her. It is one of the oldest constellations in the night sky, dating back as far as 13,000 years. 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. Leah only lived a few years longer than Rachel, dying before Joseph was sold into Egypt. Leo represents His enemies destroyed, Messiah the Victor. Who has not looked up into the sky on a clear night and marveled at the vastness of the universe and wondered about the God who created all things? For her marriage to her Deliverer a Near/Far fulfillment, which is common in Biblical prophecy Man humbled... 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