Balaams reluctant, but divinely inspired, prophecy stated that a unique star associated with Israel would accompany a future King who as we know from other Scripture would eventually rule the world. You tread upon lion and cobra, Young lion and serpent you trample under foot. What is all this symbolism communicating to us and how exactly does it tell us the precise birth date of Jesus? Second, the length of their lives has usually completed an exact number of cycles on at least one sacred calendar. Jesus Christ is the subject of the written Word of God from Genesis to Revelation. So if it turns out that they drop into place perfectly, then it will be amazing indeed. 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. Ursa Major is one of the 48 constellations cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. (Revelation 12:1-6 NIV), And there was war in heaven. 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. 1 Thessalonians 4:17. deg. Psalms 91:13. It includes a range of genres from the earliest astronomy and cosmology contained in the Bible, mainly the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible or "Old Testament"), to Jewish religious works like the Talmud and very technical works. Isaiah 7:14. The time the woman is in the wilderness should catch prophecy students [sic] attention as well: 1260 days. Which planets, stars and constellations are found in the Bible? The Talmud identified the twelve constellations of the Mazzaroth (zodiac) with the twelve months of the Hebrew calendar. 69-70, published by Baker Book House, Supplied by Films for Christ (used with permission). Corvus representsthe raven, the devouring of the old serpent. Your email address will not be published. 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). Below are the 20 largest constellations with their names, size, and meanings. There is no speech, and there are no words, Their voice is not heard. Jesus was born at that time in the early evening. The Mercurial principle is that of multiplorancy. 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. When I began calculating the dates, it became clear that the only solution was that Zebulon and Dinah had to be twins. If so, He may have revealed them to early people. 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. Its rising is from one end of the heavens, And its circuit to the other end; And naught is hidden from its heat. A visual mosaic of the 12 classic constellations in the western zodiac, photographed in the night sky, marked and outlined. All rights Reserved. The passage in Revelation does just that. For all of the other children, we are told that "Leah conceived" and brought forth a son. The moon's size is exaggerated for visibility. 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. Constellations such as the Bear (Arcturus), Orion, and Pleiades are written about in Job 9:8 - 9, 38:31 - 33 and also in Amos 5:8. ), the day beginning that cycle. Again, Samuel says: "But for the warmth of Orion, the earth could not exist, because of the frigidity of Scorpio; furthermore, Orion lies near Taurus, with which the warm season begins. Sagitta represents the arrow, Elohims judgment against sin. Most people will have heard of the Orion constellation. 11 I will punish the world for its evil, the wicked for their sins. Some scholars identified the twelve signs of the zodiac with the twelve tribes of Israel. The Apostle John wrote the following account of the Woman and the Dragon in Revelation Chapter 12, which has a veiled reference to Gods plan of redemption for mankind the birth of Jesus: A great and wondrous sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head. 2:3, 10, 18, 25), and those four constellations are evenly spaced around the circle, as are the four points of a compass. Aries represents glory out of humiliation, Messiah the Crowned Lamb. But historical evidence of exactly what emblems were shown on which flags has been weak, and is based mostly on tradition. Possibly also its radiance passes, but not its body." Jesus Movements, Where Was Herods Temple? 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. The course described by it in a year is traversed by the Moon in 30 days. [30] The Sun completes its course in 12 months; Jupiter, in 12 years; Saturn, in 30 years; Venus and Mars, in 480 years;[31] however, an objection is raised here (in a gloss) against the last-mentioned number. An angel of the Lord appeared to them . 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. In Isaiah 13:10 , where this word only occurs, it is the rendering of the Hebrew kesil , i.e., "fool." Thus, six of the eight tribes with unknown constellations have hints in their names or roles of Christ. Indeed, constellation names go far back into mankind's history. 7781, s.v. The learned of Israel say, "The sun moves by day beneath the firmament, and by night above the firmament"; the learned of the nations say, "The sun moves by day beneath the firmament, and by night beneath the earth."[29]. 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]. If so, He may have revealed them to early people. And the king commanded Hilkiah the high priest, and the priests of the second order, and the keepers of the door, to bring forth out of the temple of the LORD all the vessels that were made for Baal, and for the Asherah, and for all the host of heaven; and he burned them without Jerusalem in the fields of Kidron, and carried the ashes of them Sagittarius represents the archer with the drawn bow, the victorious Redeemer. It can even be viewed during the day, lending to it also being called the "day star.". Your arrows are sharp In the heart of the Sovereigns enemies Peoples fall under You. It was also 1 Res (V), the same as Isaac's birth date, and also 1 Adult (M) the same as Jacob's birth date. Since there are many stars very much bigger than Betelgeuse, our Sun, by comparison, seems tiny, and ourselves upon it, as microscopic. 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).". 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. Here is a selection of the most familiar and easily seen constellations in the northern sky. The chart of the zodiac displays 12 major constellations around the ecliptic, which is the apparent path of the sun through the heavens, caused by the earths path around the sun during a years time. . The enemy, Satan, has perverted the story of redemption by causing pagan empires to create alternative stories about the stars. The summaries are from the book Gods Voice in the Stars: Zodiac Signs and Bible Truth by Ken Fleming, which I highly recommend that you buy; as its a concise, easy to read explanation of the constellations and how they symbolize our redemption. This relationship began at 6:18 p.m. (sunset) and lasted until 7:39 p.m. (moonset). The moon was made to revolve for the counting of those months. [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.". 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. 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). There are allusions in Scripture to Christ being the morning star. . (Luke 2:8-9a NIV). One tannaitic authority believed that the sphere consists of a strong and firm plate two or three fingers in thickness, always lustrous and never tarnishing, another estimates the diameter of this plate as one-sixth of the Sun's diurnal journey,[citation needed] while another, a Babylonian, estimates it at 1,000 parasangs (approx. Jacob ben Makir (who is known also as Profiat Tibbon) appears to have been professor of Astronomy at Montpellier, about 1300, and to have invented a quadrant to serve as a substitute for the astrolabe. 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. In other words, the birthright went to Joseph not because his "stars" were better, but because of both his actions and Reuben's actions. 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. 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). In Stephen's discourse just before his martyrdom, he mentions God's condemnation of ancient Israel's idolatrous worship of "your god Remphan" (Acts 7:43). 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. Instead they are referred to by number. The name Arcturus references the constellation Ursa Major (The Great Bear) which lies roughly 46 million light years away from earth. 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. . Reprinted from Meridian Magazine (13 Jul 2005). Pisces represents deliverance out of bondage, Messiah the Liberator. 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. 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). The events of the birth of Jesus are recorded in only three places in the New Testament: Matthews Gospel, Lukes Gospel, and in Chapter 12 of the Book of Revelation (Revelation 12:1-6). [32] Every 28 years it returns to its original point of departure, and on Tuesday evening of the spring solstice it is in opposition with Saturn, although Plato maintained that the Sun and planets never return to the place whence they started. This is the reign of the Antichrist. Their line is gone out through all the earth and their words to the end of the world. This clothing of the woman by the Sun occurs for a 20-day period each year. 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. This is a picture of the flight of the righteous (Israel and the Church). Aquarius represents the waterman, the Water of Life poured out on the redeemed. They appear high in the night sky, roughly along the same path traveled by the sun during the day. 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. This is "God's signature". 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. Caution is needed when searching for the gospel in the stars, since constellation symbols can have many possible interpretations. Answer The Bible has much to say about the stars. It is wonderful that there is a reason for all these things we see. Ara represents the altar or burning pyre, judgment prepare for the devil and his angels. 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. Isaiah 65:11, according to the JFB commentary, alludes to Jupiter and Venus. And He said to them, Follow Me, and I shall make you fishers of men. 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). Yeah Jarvis, the Witness of the Stars is amazing, and its amazing that the enemy has hidden the message from most peoples eyes. The Band represents a cord, the Redeemed bound. Verse Concepts. Let us consider some of these results and their implications in more detail. [11] Among the sciences that Johanan ben Zakkai mastered was a knowledge of the solstices and the calendar; i.e., the ability to compute the course of the Sun and the Moon. Jews were especially involved as translators. Seek him that maketh the seven stars [Pleiades] and Orion . 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. In the following passage, God refers to several heavenly constellations when He was demonstrating to Job how little he really knew about Creation: Can you bind the cluster of the Pleiades, or loose the belt of Orion? It is mentioned in the Bible and in the works of the Greek author Homer. Today [the day startedat sundown] in the town of David a Savior has been born to you . Later on, over the course of centuries, the Greek astronomer Ptolemy rationalized that the zodiac predicts the path our lives will take. I will put an end to the arrogance of the haughty and will humble the pride of the ruthless. this would have been the only logical sign under which the Jewish Messiah might be born, especially if he were to be born of a virgin. The curious thing about the history of the birth of Leah's six sons and one daughter in a seven year period is that she had a barren period during that time. Meanings: "the she-planet," "the bright one," or "the bright planet," respectively. SUMNER: So what are other really obvious constellations that people could go out and look for? However, within this figurative language are contained clues which precisely date the birth of Jesus both the day and precise hour of His birth! [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. That the birth of Jesus was after sunset is confirmed in Lukes description: And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. Strong's 4216: Some noted constellation, the zodiac. 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. The birth of the Messiah is associated with this heavenly spectacle (Revelation 12:2). Moreover, Levi's tribe was that to whom the priesthood was given, which corresponds to the Fishes representing the role of Jesus Christ as the Great High Priest. 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. Satan twists truth and perverts it for his own purposes, which he has clearly done with the zodiac signs. These are enough patterns to merit publishing this date as likely to be her death date. God's word does reference several objects, such as planets and constellations, found in what we today call space. The Lord uses his clock to time key events in world history. Sure enough, the trade was a success for Leah, who soon gave birth to Issachar, and later to Zebulon and Dinah. Then another sign appeared in heaven: an enormous red dragon with seven heads and ten horns and seven crowns on his heads. According to a 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia article on Astronomy, the planet Saturn is directly referenced in the book of Amos. 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. At the end of three months we set sail on an Alexandrian ship which had wintered at the island, and which had the Twin Brothers for its figurehead. Ursa Minor represents the sheepfold, the stronghold of the saved. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. (Revelation 12:7-9 NIV). 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. 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. Virgo represents the woman with the Seed, the virgin-born Seed. My position is that the sun, moon, and planets are like the hands on a huge clock, with the twelve zodiac constellations through which they move being the 12 numbers on the clock face. 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.) The other two Asher ("happy") and Zebulon ("habitation")[18] are not as obvious. His tail swept a third of the stars out of the sky and flung them to the earth. Strong's Concordance #H5906. These he names as constellations of greatest eminence; but under them he seems to comprehend all the stars, which, as they were created by God, so are under his government. [22] Heaven and Earth "kiss each other" at the horizon and between the water above and that below there are but two or three fingerbreadths. Draco represents the dragon cast down, Satan cast down in defeat. [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." The same passages also reference the star group Pleiades (the Seven Stars ). 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 subjoined list gives (largely on Schiaparelli's authority) the best-warranted interpretations of biblical star names: Kimah, the Pleiades Kesil, Orion Ash, or Ayish, the Hyades Mezarim, the Bears ( Great and Little) Mazzaroth, Venus (Lucifer and Hesperus) Hadre theman -- "the chambers of the south" -- Canopus, the Southern Cross, and Centauri Genesis 22:16-17. In that case, perhaps the star signs served as memory aids before Scripture was available. Asher may well tie to the Balance because of the joy that comes after the price has been paid. Of special interest are the twelve zodiac constellations. During the course of each year the zodiac constellations take turns in appearing: for example, Scorpius in summer, Gemini in winter. Gamaliel (about 100), who applied the lunar tablets and telescope, relied for authority upon such as had been transmitted by his paternal ancestors. In being deemed simply as "the planet", Mercury is presented as a blank slate; an open-ended modality of being. 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. Job 38:31-32. Esoterically, Saturn embodies Time itself. We can be thankful that the Bible presents the gospel to us so clearly that we have no need for additional evidence of its truths. "[17], Some scholars identified the 12 signs of the zodiac with the 12 sons of Jacob/twelve tribes of Israel. Ophiuchus represents the mighty One holding the serpent from obtaining the crown, the evil one. Bible Meaning: Migration. Note: The following Post is taken from the book by Joseph Lenard entitled Mysteries of Jesus Life RevealedHis Birth, Death, Resurrection, and Ascensions. How many mothers do you know who had four children in four years who then became distraught when they didn't have a fifth in the next year? 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. So if you look-- SUMNER: Oh, yes. John 12:24. The Bible says that God assigns His own names to the stars ( Psalms 147:4 ). The graphical depiction of the zodiac - with its 12 starry constellations - is used in the occult arts, astrology and fortune-telling. 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. 24:7-9). The key to understanding the passage in Revelation 12 is to analyze the astronomy depicted in this account in Scripture. His hand has pierced the fleeing serpent. Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south. (Job 9:8-9 KJV), Canst thou bind the sweet influences of Pleiades, or loose the bands of Orion? Before listing the twelve birth dates, let us first turn to the difficult problem of determining at least the year of Benjamin's birth. Can you bind the chains of the Pleiades,Or loose the cords of Orion? Libra represents scales and the sufficient price, the blood of Messiah the price which covers. Critique and Rebuttal. In the Hebrew reckoning of years, it is similar. Therefore Yahuah Himself gives you a sign: Look, the maiden conceives and gives birth to a Son, and shall call His Name Immanul. 20 Largest Constellations. If so, He may have revealed them to early people. The proposed date for the marriage of Jacob to Leah is Sat 30 Mar 1808 BC, which was the day 14 Spring 14 SPRING on the Enoch calendar. Both of Jacob's wives clearly qualify as understanding the importance of the blessings of having a large posterity. For example, the most studied star in . Therefore, along with the four lunar phases being slightly over seven days (~7.4 days) each, the number 7 was held in very high regard. Abraham ibn Ezra translated Al-Mattani's Canons of the Khwarizmi Tables, and in his introduction tells a remarkable story of a Jew in India who helped Jacob ben Tarik to translate the Indian astronomical tables according to the Indian cycle of 432,000 years. 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. Their line (ecliptic) has gone out through all the earth, And their words to the end of the world. What makes you think this if I may ask? Meaning: "righteousness", as Jupiter is the embodiment of divine influx. To pay attention to the course of the Sun and to the revolution of the planets is a religious injunction; for such is the import of the words,[14] "This is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations". Chronology was a chief consideration in the study of astronomy among the Jews; sacred time was based upon the cycles of the Sun and the Moon. Satan later tried to kill the Messiah through the actions of Herod, after the Magi arrived and left. 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. Capricorn represents life out of death, Messiah the Sacrifice. Lyrarepresents the harp or lyre, praise for the victorious Redeemer. For sure, the scene described in Revelation 12:16 is highly symbolic. It is interesting to note the number of times that the stars and the constellations are mentioned in Scripture. And Elohim said, "Let lights come to be in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the . It is not surprising if these are your first questions as you read this article, especially if this is the first you've read on the subject. Required fields are marked *. 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 heavens (Mazzaroth) are proclaiming the esteem of l; And the expanse is declaring the work of His hand. The proposed twelve birth dates are all very nearly equally good, which is another factor which defies chance. It is the additional sign of the moon being under her feet which actually pinpoints the nativity to within a day to within 90 minutes on that day. It should be noted that the depiction in Revelation 12 could not be a literal description of the Virgin Mary, as the woman in the passage had the heavens associated with her the sun, the moon, and the twelve stars. Jews seem to have been particularly concerned with the formation of astronomical tables of practical utility to astronomers. Likewise, stars in the Bible represent divine leadership. 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. Moritz Loewy (b. The planet Venus is the brightest object (next to the sun and moon) we can see in the night sky. Probably this word represents a transposition of the Greek meaning "arithmetic, mathematics." Here is a summary of the twelve constellations that for the Zodiac, the Mazzaroth. [21] East and West are at least as far removed from each other as is the firmament from the Earth. Gods Voice in the Stars: Zodiac Signs and Bible Truth by Ken Fleming, https://archive.org/details/witnessofstars00bull/mode/1up. The sun enters a different constellation each month. 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. Scorpio represents the scorpion seeking to would but itself crushed, the enemy wounding Him. The high value of astronomical knowledge is already demonstrated by the astronomical section of the Book of Enoch (about 72-80 BC), as well as by such sayings as those of Eleazar Hisma (about 100), a profound mathematician, who could "count the drops in the ocean",[10] and who declared that the "ability to compute the solstice and the calendar is the 'dessert' [auxiliaries] of wisdom. Until now, the identification of the constellations associated with the other eight tribes has not been known with any degree of confidence. 12 major constellations references in the bible People also ask What does the Bible say about stars and constellations? 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