The Pleiades, also known as the "Seven Sisters," is a prominent cluster of stars mentioned in the Bible, specifically in the context of God's creation and His sovereign control over the universe. The Pleiades are referenced in three key passages of Scripture, each highlighting the majesty and power of God as the Creator of the heavens.

Biblical References:

1. Job 9:9 : "He is the Maker of the Bear and Orion, who creates the constellations of the south." This verse, while not directly mentioning the Pleiades, is part of a passage where Job acknowledges God's creation of the constellations, including the Pleiades, as a testament to His omnipotence.

2. Job 38:31 : "Can you bind the chains of the Pleiades or loosen the belt of Orion?" In this passage, God speaks to Job out of the whirlwind, challenging him to consider the vastness and complexity of creation. The rhetorical question emphasizes God's unparalleled power and wisdom, as He alone can control the celestial bodies, including the Pleiades.

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." Here, the prophet Amos calls the people to seek the Lord, the Creator of the Pleiades and Orion, as a reminder of His authority over all creation and His ability to bring about both judgment and salvation.

Astronomical Significance:

The Pleiades is an open star cluster located in the constellation Taurus. It is one of the nearest star clusters to Earth and is easily visible to the naked eye. The cluster is composed of several hundred stars, with the brightest seven being most commonly recognized, hence the name "Seven Sisters." The Pleiades have been significant in various cultures throughout history, often associated with mythological and agricultural traditions.

Theological Implications:

In the biblical context, the mention of the Pleiades serves to underscore the theme of God's sovereignty and the orderliness of His creation. The constellations, including the Pleiades, are depicted as part of the divine order established by God, reflecting His wisdom and power. The rhetorical questions posed to Job highlight human limitations in contrast to God's infinite capabilities, inviting believers to trust in His providence and majesty.

The Pleiades, as part of the celestial realm, also remind believers of the beauty and intricacy of God's creation, encouraging a sense of wonder and reverence for the Creator. The biblical references to the Pleiades thus serve as a call to recognize God's authority and to worship Him as the Lord of all creation.Hebrews kimah, "a cluster" (Job 9:9; 38:31; Amos 5:8, A.V., "seven stars;" R.V., "Pleiades"), a name given to the cluster of stars seen in the shoulder of the constellation Taurus. 1. (n. pl.) The seven daughters of Atlas and the nymph Pleione, fabled to have been made by Jupiter a constellation in the sky.

2. (n. pl.) A group of small stars in the neck of the constellation Taurus.

PLEIADES

pli'-a-dez, ple'-ya-dez, ple'-a-dez.

See ASTROLOGY, 10; ASTRONOMY, sec. II, 10.

3598. Kimah -- a cluster of stars
... 3597, 3598. Kimah. 3599 . a cluster of stars. Transliteration: Kimah Phonetic
Spelling: (kee-maw') Short Definition: Pleiades. ... Pleiades, seven stars. ...
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Why was Evolution the Method Chosen?
... closing acts. It is not given to him as yet to bind the sweet influences
of Pleiades, or to unloose the bands of Orion. In part ...
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Christ's Flesh Perfectly Natural, Like Our Own None of the ...
... of a man. Or else, show us some celestial substance in Him purloined from
the Bear, and the Pleiades, and the Hyades. Well, then ...
/.../ on the flesh of christ/chapter ix christs flesh perfectly natural.htm

A Refutation on the Ground of the Constitution of the Universe.
... And as certainly neither would Arcturus, resplendent as he is, ever boast his having
the atoms possessed by Lucifer, nor would the Pleiades glory in being ...
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The Creator's Joy in his Creation
... The waters are hidden as with stone, And the face of the deep is frozen. Canst thou
bind the cluster of the Pleiades, Or loose the bands of Orion? ...
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God is Known by his Works.
... movement of the heavenly bodies, the morning star rising and heralding the approach
of the perfect luminary; and the constellation of Pleiades, and Orion, and ...
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Apostasy of Julian, the Traitor. Death of the Emperor
... that when he arrived on the borders of Illyria, the vines appeared full of green
grapes, although the time of the vintage was past, and the Pleiades had set ...
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Hyrcanus Receives the High Priesthood, and Ejects Ptolemy Out of ...
... although they were once in want of water, which yet they were delivered from by
a large shower of rain, which fell at the setting of the Pleiades [21] However ...
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Providence in Earthly Things.
... appointment of God, may be forced and pressed out into winds, by which fruits may
germinate, and the summer heat may be moderated when the Pleiades glow, fired ...
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The Power of the Holy Ghost
... He looseth the bands of Orion; he bindeth the sweet influences of the Pleiades,
and binds Arcturus with his suns. He made all those stars that shine in heaven. ...
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One of Paul's Prayers
... as we lift our eyes and look up at the sun and the moon and the stars,"at Arcturus,
and the bands of Orion, and the sweet influences of Pleiades, and the ...
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Pleiades (3 Occurrences)
... Hebrews kimah, "a cluster" (Job 9:9; 38:31; Amos 5:8, AV, "seven stars;" RV,
"Pleiades"), a name given to the cluster of stars seen in the shoulder of the ...
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Influences (3 Occurrences)
... in'-floo-ens-iz (ma`adhannoth): This word occurs only in Job 38:31 the King James
Version, "Canst thou bind the sweet influences of Pleiades?" the Revised ...
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Orion (3 Occurrences)
... Orion (3 Occurrences). Job 9:9 He makes the Bear, Orion, and the Pleiades, and the
chambers of the south. (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Plei'ades (2 Occurrences)
Plei'ades. Pleiades, Plei'ades. Plenteous . ... Plei'ades (2 Occurrences). Job
9:9 Who maketh the Bear, Orion, and the Pleiades, and the chambers of the south. ...
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Meni (1 Occurrence)
... DESTINY, (MENI). des'-ti-ni: A god of Good Luck, possibly the Pleiades. ... MENI.
me'-ni: Destiny, a god of Good Luck, possibly the Pleiades (Isaiah 65:11 margin). ...
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Astronomy
... Isaiah 14:12), the "seven stars" and "Pleiades," "Orion," "Arcturus," the "Great
Bear" (Amos 5:8; Job 9:9; 38:31), "the crooked serpent," Draco (Job 26:13 ...
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Kimah (2 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia KIMAH. ki'-ma (Pleiades). See ASTRONOMY.
Multi-Version Concordance Kimah (2 Occurrences). Job 9:9 ...
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Loosen (8 Occurrences)
... causeth the curse. (See NIV). Job 38:31 "Can you bind the cluster of the
Pleiades, or loosen the cords of Orion? (WEB DBY). Isaiah 20 ...
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Destiny (6 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. DESTINY, (MENI). des'-ti-ni: A god of Good Luck,
possibly the Pleiades. See ASTROLOGY, 10; MENI. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Pours (21 Occurrences)
... Amos 5:8 seek him who made the Pleiades and Orion, and turns the shadow of death
into the morning, and makes the day dark with night; who calls for the waters ...
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