The Pleiades, a cluster of stars also known as the "Seven Sisters," is mentioned in the Bible as part of God's creation, highlighting His power and majesty. The references to the Pleiades in Scripture serve to illustrate the grandeur of the cosmos and the sovereignty of God over the universe.

Job 9:9 :
"He is the Maker of the Bear and Orion, of the Pleiades and the constellations of the south."

In this passage, Job acknowledges God's creative power by listing several constellations, including the Pleiades. The mention of these celestial bodies underscores the vastness of God's creation and His authority over the heavens.

Job 38:31 :
"Can you bind the chains of the Pleiades or loosen the belt of Orion?"

Here, God challenges Job, questioning his ability to control the stars. The "chains of the Pleiades" metaphorically represent the gravitational bonds that hold the star cluster together. This rhetorical question emphasizes human limitations in contrast to God's omnipotence.

Amos 5:8 :
"He who made the Pleiades and Orion, who turns darkness into dawn and darkens day into night, who calls for the waters of the sea and pours them over the face of the earth—the LORD is His name."

The prophet Amos calls the people to seek the Creator, who made the Pleiades and Orion. This verse highlights God's role as the sustainer of the natural order, controlling both the celestial and terrestrial realms.

The Pleiades, as referenced in these scriptures, serve as a testament to God's creative genius and His supreme control over the universe. The constellations are not merely astronomical phenomena but are used in the Bible to point to the divine nature and power of God, inviting believers to recognize His handiwork in the heavens.Job 9:9
Which makes Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south.
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Job 38:31
Can you bind the sweet influences of Pleiades, or loose the bands of Orion?
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Amos 5:8
Seek him that makes the seven stars and Orion, and turns the shadow of death into the morning, and makes the day dark with night: that calls for the waters of the sea, and pours them out on the face of the earth: The LORD is his name:
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The Power of the Holy Ghost
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The Second Theological Oration.
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The Prophet Amos.
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Of the Three Woe Trumpets.
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