Jump to: Smith's • ATS • ISBE • Easton's • Webster's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Greek • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms Topical Encyclopedia Orion is a prominent constellation mentioned in the Bible, known for its distinct and recognizable pattern in the night sky. In the Scriptures, Orion is referenced in the context of God's creation and His sovereign control over the universe. The constellation is often associated with themes of divine power and majesty.Biblical References: 1. Job 9:9 : "He is the Maker of the Bear and Orion, the Pleiades and the constellations of the south." In this passage, Job acknowledges God's creative power and His authority over the celestial bodies. Orion is mentioned alongside other constellations, emphasizing the vastness and complexity of God's creation. 2. Job 38:31 : "Can you bind the chains of the Pleiades or loosen the belt of Orion?" Here, God challenges Job, highlighting His unmatched power and wisdom. The rhetorical question underscores the idea that only God can control the movements and positions of the stars, including the "belt of Orion," a reference to the three aligned stars that form the constellation's most recognizable feature. 3. 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 has fashioned the stars, including Orion. This verse serves as a reminder of God's omnipotence and His role as the sustainer of the universe. Cultural and Historical Context: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, Orion was often associated with a mighty hunter or warrior. This imagery aligns with the biblical portrayal of God's strength and authority. The constellation's depiction as a hunter with a raised club or sword may have contributed to its symbolic representation of divine power. Theological Significance: The mention of Orion in the Bible serves to illustrate God's sovereignty over creation. By referencing well-known constellations, the biblical authors draw attention to the order and precision of the cosmos, which reflect the wisdom and might of the Creator. Orion, as part of the celestial tapestry, points to the grandeur of God's handiwork and His governance over all things. Astronomical Features: Orion is one of the most conspicuous and recognizable constellations in the night sky, visible across the world. It is located on the celestial equator and is best seen during the winter months in the Northern Hemisphere. The constellation is characterized by its "belt," consisting of three bright stars—Alnitak, Alnilam, and Mintaka—and its "sword," which includes the famous Orion Nebula. In summary, Orion's presence in the biblical text serves as a testament to God's creative power and His dominion over the universe. The constellation's enduring visibility in the night sky continues to inspire awe and reverence for the Creator among believers. Smith's Bible Dictionary Orion(the giant), a large and bright constellation of 80 stars, 17 large ones, crossed by the equinoctial line. It is named after a mythical personage of the Greeks, of gigantic stature and "the handsomest man in the world." The Arabs called it" the giant," referring to Nimrod, the mighty hunter who was fabled to have been bound in the sky for his impiety. (Job 9:9) Also alluded to in (Job 38:31) ATS Bible Dictionary OrionJob 9:9, one of the brightest constellations of the Southern Hemisphere. The Hebrew chesil signifies, according to the best interpreters and the ancient versions, the constellation Orion, which, on account of its supposed connection with storms and tempests, Virgil calls "nimbosus Orion," stormy Orion. In Job 38:31, fetters are ascribed to him; and this coincides with the Greek fable of the giant Orion, bound in the heavens for an unsuccessful war against the gods. Easton's Bible Dictionary Hebrews Kesil; i.e., "the fool", the name of a constellation (Job 9:9; 38:31; Amos 5:8) consisting of about eighty stars. The Vulgate renders thus, but the LXX. renders by Hesperus, i.e., "the evening-star," Venus. The Orientals "appear to have conceived of this constellation under the figure of an impious giant bound upon the sky." This giant was, according to tradition, Nimrod, the type of the folly that contends against God. In Isaiah 13:10 the plural form of the Hebrew word is rendered "constellations." Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (n.) A large and bright constellation on the equator, between the stars Aldebaran and Sirius. It contains a remarkable nebula visible to the naked eye.International Standard Bible Encyclopedia ORIONo-ri'-on: A brilliant constellation dedicated to Nimrod or Merodach. Greek 3725. horion -- a boundary ... coast. (oria) -- 4 Occurrences. (oriois) -- 2 Occurrences. (orion) -- 6 Occurrences. 3724, 3725. horion. 3726 . Strong's Numbers. //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3725.htm - 6k Strong's Hebrew 3685. Kesil -- a heavenly constellation... 3684, 3685. Kesil. 3686 . a heavenly constellation. Transliteration: Kesil Phonetic Spelling: (kes-eel') Short Definition: Orion. ... constellation, Orion. ... /hebrew/3685.htm - 6k Library Last Years, Feb. 1, 366-May 2, 373 The Sins of Society When Diamond Got Round the Corner of the Hay... Steps to Christ Second Greek Form. The Great Controversy For all Men, the Just as Well as the Unjust... The Acts of the Apostles Why was Evolution the Method Chosen? The Story of Prophets and Kings Thesaurus Orion (3 Occurrences)... Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ORION. o-ri'-on: A brilliant constellation dedicated to Nimrod or Merodach. ... II, 11. Multi-Version Concordance Orion (3 Occurrences). ... /o/orion.htm - 8k Pleiades (3 Occurrences) Plei'ades (2 Occurrences) Astronomy Kesil (3 Occurrences) Nimrod (4 Occurrences) Or'look (1 Occurrence) Origins (1 Occurrence) Loosen (8 Occurrences) Influences (3 Occurrences) Resources What does the Bible say about astrology and the zodiac? Is astrology something a Christian should study? | GotQuestions.orgWhat does the Bible say about astronomy? | GotQuestions.org Orion: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Orion (3 Occurrences)Job 9:9 Job 38:31 Amos 5:8 Subtopics Related Terms |
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