Some Persian and Arabian traditions ascribe the invention of astronomy to Adam, Seth and Enoch. That is exactly zero cycles on all of the sacred calendars, and it is perhaps the strongest parent-child calendrical link possible. The Band represents a cord, the Redeemed bound. Instead they are referred to by number. Here is a summary of the twelve constellations that for the Zodiac, the Mazzaroth. 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). Do you bind the bands of Kimah (Pleiades), or loosen the cords of Kesil (Orion)? Some of these can be found in Scripture but only by the false gods which were associated with them. So if Orion's over there, then directly on the other side, you can look for Ursa Major, or the Plow, which is a small part of that, also known as the Big Dipper. One is a flat Earth cosmology resembling descriptions of the world in the mythology of the Ancient Near East. The marriage is in the year 10 NISAN, which is a the year of Consecration, and the seven years includes the year of PASSOVER. Thus, six of the eight tribes with unknown constellations have hints in their names or roles of Christ. J. Sr. L. B. The moon's size is exaggerated for visibility. The only sign of the zodiac which depicts a woman is the constellation of Virgo. Cassiopeia representsthe enthroned woman, freed and preparing for her marriage to her Deliverer. A 1906 Jewish Encyclopedia article on astronomy also offers hints where Saturn might be referenced in the Old Testament. I have wondered about it for years. Modern astronomy informs us that the number of stars in the observable universe that exist (all objects whose light and other signals can reach the earth) is 300 sextillion (that's 3 followed by 23 zeros)! [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. According to other conceptions the Earth is supported by one, seven, or twelve pillars. Satan corrupted the use and purpose of the ancient zodiac. 33:17). Let us consider some of these results and their implications in more detail. 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. Genesis 22:16-17. The enemy, Satan, has perverted the story of redemption by causing pagan empires to create alternative stories about the stars. 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. The dragon stood in front of the woman who was about to give birth, so that he might devour her child the moment it was born. He who made the Pleiades and OrionAnd changes deep darkness into morning,Who also darkens day into night,Who calls for the waters of the seaAnd pours them out on the surface of the earth,The Lord is His name. 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. 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. Hi Jason. With this knowledge, he made 12 astrological signs . Cepheus representsthe crowned King, the deliverer coming to rule. There is no speech, and there are no words, Their voice is not heard. If so, He may have revealed them to early people. What about Mazzaroth? In particular we find reference to several star constellations that were just as recognizable to Job as they are to us. 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). In the Hebrew reckoning of years, it is similar. Scorpio represents the mortal conflict, Messiah the Sufferer. 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. David, the sweet psalmist, began Psalm 19 with the words: The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork (Psalm 19:1). 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 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 The great plan of redemption was told through the stars, long before written records were in place. The rising sun will be darkened and the moon will not give its light. Yerushalmi Rosh Hashana 2 58b; Bavli Rosh Hashana 25a, Yerushalmi Berachot 1 2c, bottom; Pesachim 94a, Yerushalmi Berachot 9 13c; Bavli Berachot 58b, Epistle to Slonimski in "Toledot ha-Shamayim," Warsaw, 1838, Jewish views on astrology Hebrew calendar correlation to zodiac, "Two Types of Antedeluvian Tablets: Enochic Tradition from Historical Palea", "Strong's Hebrew: 3594. The proposed twelve birth dates are all very nearly equally good, which is another factor which defies chance. An ideal date is found at that time, being Sat 6 Apr 1790 BC, which was the same day as her birth on the Sacred Round (1 Jaguar). Note: In mynext Post I will presentevidence that Jesus was born on the Feast of Trumpets (Tishri 1). Jesus was born at that time in the early evening. He was acquainted with the Copernican system, but preferred that of Ptolemy, while as late as 1714 David Nieto of London still stood out against the Copernican system. Both Job and David had not the slightest doubt that an all-wise God was their Creator. Heavenly Father, I pray that you bind Satan, his demons and his spirits, and cast them away from this website, and from the visitors of this website. . It includes the study of stars, planets, galaxies and other objects that are beyond the atmosphere of earth. For the stars of the heavens and their constellations will not give their light; the sun will be dark at its rising, and the moon will not shed its light. The heavens (Mazzaroth) are proclaiming the esteem of l; And the expanse is declaring the work of His hand. Corvus representsthe raven, the devouring of the old serpent. Each is formed by seven stars. 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. Obviously, on September 11, 3 BC Jesus fulfilled the vision of the birth of Messiah. 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. (19011906). Its name means "the great bear" in Latin. Satan later tried to kill the Messiah through the actions of Herod, after the Magi arrived and left. It is so close to Earths axis, that from our own perspective, it barely moves its position all year round, all the other stars and constellations revolving around it. [37] Rapoport endeavors to prove that the path of Halley's comet had been computed by a wise rabbi. 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. 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. This page was last edited on 10 September 2022, at 22:27. Its ability to reflect light is due to its close proximity to the sun and the highly reflective clouds of sulfuric acid that shroud it. Delphinus represents the dolphin springing out of the water, resurrection from death. The name Issachar means to "he will bring a reward"[17]. Seiss during the 1800s. The gospel message may well have been purposely written in the skies by the Lord. This astronomical/zodiacal evidence is our puzzle piece #2 in solving the puzzleof the birth date of Jesus. First it is Hebrew tradition that they were twins. An angel of the Lord appeared to them . This date also conforms to the findings of otherother evidence (the other puzzle pieces) regardingthe date of the Jesus birth. The heavens are God's "handiwork" ( Psalm 8:3; 19:1 ). 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. Moses ibn Tibbon translated from the Arabic Jabir ben Aflah's acute criticisms of the Ptolemaic system, an anticipation of Copernicus, and thus brought them to the notice of Maimonides. She was pregnant and cried out in pain as she was about to give birth. By this designation probably Saturn was intended, the farthest removed from earth and therefore the highest in the heavens . 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. 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. Jeremiah Chosen by God, Rejected by Men. Reuben is compared to a man and to water, Judah is compared to a lion, Dan to a serpent (counterpart of the eagle), and Joseph's two sons to the horns of the wild ox. ), the day beginning that cycle. Other translators from the Hebrew into Latin were Abraham de Balmes and Kalonymus ben David of Naples, while David Kalonymus ben Jacob, Ephraim Mizrai, and Solomon Abigdor translated from the Latin into Hebrew. Two different cosmologies can be found in the Talmud. Gods Voice in the Stars: Zodiac Signs and Bible Truth by Ken Fleming, https://archive.org/details/witnessofstars00bull/mode/1up. Corona the crown, the crown bestowed on Messiah. Sure enough, the trade was a success for Leah, who soon gave birth to Issachar, and later to Zebulon and Dinah. 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. (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 In that case, perhaps the star signs served as memory aids before Scripture was available. Available free at these sites: https://archive.org/details/witnessofstars00bull/mode/1up 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. The passage in Revelation does just that. What makes you think this if I may ask? Knowing those dates then leads to greater understanding of the holy days on the Hebrew Calendar, and testifies of the Lord's foreknowledge of all things and of his great plan of salvation. It includes the study of stars, planets, galaxies and other objects that are beyond the atmosphere of earth. 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. Who makes the Bear, Orion and the Pleiades. Aquarius represents the waterman, the Water of Life poured out on the redeemed. The idea of seeing the gospel message in the stars was popularized by the writings of E.W. Although stars continue to declare the glory of God (Psalm 19:1) and are useful in our calendar system (Genesis 1:14), the Bible does not tell us to search the stars for detailed messages. Job 38:31-32. I pray that you grant the visitors of this website eye salve, to see the truth, that they would repent and be your witnesses! .". He has graciously allowed us, through astronomy, to witness his handiwork and the power he lovingly wields. They appear high in the night sky, roughly along the same path traveled by the sun during the day. All this magnificence, held together by universal laws, can only be the work of Almighty God; the loving and all-wise Creator who speaks to us in His Scriptures about Salvation. Yeah Jarvis, the Witness of the Stars is amazing, and its amazing that the enemy has hidden the message from most peoples eyes. Can you lead forth a constellation in its season. Before listing the twelve birth dates, let us first turn to the difficult problem of determining at least the year of Benjamin's birth. [12] Later writers declare that "to him who can compute the course of the sun and the revolution of the planets and neglects to do so, may be applied the words of the prophet,[13] 'They regard not the work of the Lord, nor consider the operation of His hands.'" Since Venus was the brightest of all the points of light in the sky the analogy would be that Christ would be the brightest (or have the preeminence) over the other heavenly bodies, which are the stars that correspond to angels (2Peter 1:19, Revelation 2:26, 28, 22:16). 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 has all the stars numbered and named ( Psalm 147:4 ). Therefore Yahuah Himself gives you a sign: Look, the maiden conceives and gives birth to a Son, and shall call His Name Immanul. Hercules represents the mighty Man, humbled yet victorious, the mighty One victorious. 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 well known that these acts are forbidden in the Bible (Leviticus 20:27), largely because they may involve demonic spirits (Acts 16:16-19). The chief name connected with the revival of astronomical studies on the Baltic is that of David Gans of Prague (d. 1613), who corresponded with Kepler and Tycho Brahe. Piscis represents the southern fish, the Living Water received in fullness. Which Zodiac Sign Does the Bible Discuss. The graphical depiction of the zodiac with its 12 starry constellations is used in the occult arts, astrology and fortune-telling. SMITH: OK. A really good case can be made that the constellations were originally established in the heavens by God and described by God to either Adam or a descendant of his. In fact, if Betelgeuse was to be centered over it, its diameter would reach beyond the orbit of Mars. Psalms 92:10. The other references to the zodiac are sketchy, and different scholars have proposed a variety of associations based on scriptural clues. Both point to the fall season, the Hebrew month of Tishri (September). The name Gad means "fortune," coming from the root which means an invading troop or an attack which overcomes. Crux represents the mark of the cross, the death and finished work of Messiah. Cancer represents the secure resting place, the redeemed held safe. Isaiah 13:9-10 ESV / 2 helpful votesHelpfulNot Helpful. Can you set their dominion over the earth? (Job 38:3133). Were not talking about astrology or horoscopes, but rather the grand design of the skies above which declare the Gospel narrative. Again, it is common to have the period to the birth of a child or grandchild be an exact number of cycles. Author: Dr. Donald DeYoung, Ph.D. (Physics) as excerpted from Astronomy and the Bible, pgs. From the point of view of the Magi . 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. 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? 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. Lepus representsthe enemy, the enemy trodden underfoot. I will put an end to the arrogance of the haughty and will humble the pride of the ruthless. Some scholars identified the twelve signs of the zodiac with the twelve tribes of Israel. We're not talking about astrology or horoscopes, but rather the grand design of the skies above which declare the Gospel narrative. [23] The Earth rests upon water and is encompassed by it. 1 Thessalonians 4:17. . Do you know the ordinances of the heavens? 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. An interesting point is that Genesis states that Joseph was born at the completion of the second seven years (Gen. 30:25). 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. Abraham Zacuto ben Samuel was professor of Astronomy at Salamanca, and afterward astronomer-royal to Emmanuel of Portugal, who had previously been advised by a Jewish astronomer, Rabbi Joseph Vecinho, a pupil of Abraham Zacuto, as to the project put before him by Christopher Columbus, who, in carrying it out, made use of Zacuto's "Almanac" and "Tables.". 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". John 12:24. This latter proposal concerning day 7 being a minor holy day is new in this article. The above future fulfillment of Revelation 12, related to the vision of the huge red dragon (Satan) confronting a woman who is about to give birth (Israel), is further discussed by Mark Davidson in his book, Daniel RevisitedDiscovering the Four Mideast Signs Leading to the Antichrist (2013). 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. This 20 degree spread could indicate the general time when Jesus was born. Strong's Concordance #H5906. In other words, it implied that they are twins by leaving out the word "conceived." 12 major constellations references in the bible People also ask What does the Bible say about stars and constellations? Pisces represents deliverance out of bondage, Messiah the Liberator. Job 38:32 makes reference to the bringing forth of these constellations (or Mazzaroth in the King James Version) in their season. Do you bring out the constellations (Mazzaroth ) in its season? 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). Yet another authority states that the diameter of the firmament is equal to the distance covered in 50 or 500 years and this is true also of the Earth and the large sea (Tehom) upon which it rests.[19]. So these fulfillments of multiple patterns convince me that he death date truly has been found: Sat 6 Apr 1790 BC pm*. In Psalm 19 David said a message was proclaimed by the suns path through the constellations: Their sound has gone out to all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world (Psalm 19:4, NIV). Leo represents the Lion, the triumph of the Redeemer. The great dragon has hurled downthat ancient serpent called the devil or Satan, who leads the whole world astray. (Image credit: Till Credner) (opens in new tab) From Earth, stars appear . John 21:6. 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. 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? 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. Most people will have heard of the Orion constellation. The Talmud identified the twelve constellations of the Mazzaroth (zodiac) with the twelve months of the Hebrew calendar. For sure, the scene described in Revelation 12:16 is highly symbolic. Isaiah 65:11, according to the JFB commentary, alludes to Jupiter and Venus. How do we know this? A visual mosaic of the 12 classic constellations in the western zodiac, photographed in the night sky, marked and outlined. Here is a selection of the most familiar and easily seen constellations in the northern sky. And ride prosperously in Your splendour, On the matter of truth and humility, righteousness; And let Your right hand lead You to awesome matters. To locate the group with the naked eye, one must follow along the line to the right of the three stars that form the belt of Orion and you will pass Taurus, and then see the unmistakable blue blur, which is the Pleiades. Centaurus represents the dual-natured centaur, half god/half man, the despised sin-offering. Can you bring out Mazzaroth in its season? With the revival of Hellenistic astronomy which took place during the Islamic Golden Age, Jews were intimately connected, and the Almagest is said to have been translated by Sahal ibn Tabari as early as AD 800, while one of the earliest independent students of astronomy among the Arabs was Mashallah ibn Athari (754-873?). The heavens are for His glory, and they are there to teach us. 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 woman fled into the desert to a place prepared for her by God, where she might be taken care of for 1,260 days. Below is a list of Scriptural Calendar studies listed by category. Historian Flavius Josephus says Seth and his offspring preserved ancient astronomical knowledge in pillars of stone.[2]. Verse Concepts. 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. 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. The Lord uses his clock to time key events in world history. [16], The number 7 is a recurring numerical theme in the Hebrew scriptures. It turns out that the requirement to fit eleven birth dates into eleven different constellations (four of which are known) in only seven years, with the twelfth birth many years later into the remaining zodiac figure is so difficult that one can easily rule out many potential patterns. . It was also 1 Light (S.R. The sun enters a different constellation each month. 4:7). As has been pointed out in numerous earlier articles,[1] the Book of Enoch records that an angel revealed the constellation figures to the prophet Enoch some 5,000 years ago, and many scholars claim they symbolize the key features of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Probably this word represents a transposition of the Greek meaning "arithmetic, mathematics." Or can you guide the Great Bear with its cubs? Capricorn represents life out of death, Messiah the Sacrifice. God's word does reference several objects, such as planets and constellations, found in what we today call space. Ursa Major is one of the 48 constellations cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Then we, the living who are left over, shall be caught away together with them in the clouds to meet the Master in the air and so we shall always be with the Master. So if it turns out that they drop into place perfectly, then it will be amazing indeed. The sign given in verse 1 is that of a woman. According to a 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia article on Astronomy, the planet Saturn is directly referenced in the book of Amos. [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." [36] The comet, because of its tail, is called kokba de-shabbi. Ophiuchus represents the mighty One holding the serpent from obtaining the crown, the evil one. It is about 400 times larger than our own Sun. The moon was made to revolve for the counting of those months. 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. They translated it had and left a note that the actual word was has because they probably failed to see the near/far fulfillment. . This example shows how the days are equally important, and neither wife is favored over the other because one date is more special on the Enoch calendar and the other on the Hebrew calendar. They appear high in the night sky, roughly along the same path traveled by the sun during the day. http://www.thegospelintheendtimes.com/pictures-of-end-times-in-the-bible/christmas-end-times/, Where Was Herods Temple? We find that part of the reason for Leah's barren period was that Jacob was not spending his nights with her. Bootes represents the Shepherd guarding, the coming Shepherd. Which planets, stars and constellations are found in the Bible? Certain rules must nevertheless have existed, because Rabban Or do you lead the Bear (Arcturus) with its sons? Virgo represents the woman with the Seed, the virgin-born Seed. The vision of Revelation 12 with Virgo giving birth also has a Near/Far fulfillment, which is common in biblical prophecy. "At the head of this starry host stands a "captain of the army" (Joshua 5:14, Daniel 8:11); according to the passage in Daniel, he was the star highest in altitude as well. Constellation. Perseus representsthe breaker, the mighty Deliverer. Likewise, stars in the Bible represent divine leadership. After I discovered that, I found it confirmed in two sources. If so, He may have revealed them to early people. 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. There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. Now when is the last time you saw something like that on the evening news? [20] The firmament, according to some, consists of fire and water, and, according to others, of water only, while the stars consist of fire. This particular insight belongs to Nelson Walters from an article on his website at http://www.thegospelintheendtimes.com/pictures-of-end-times-in-the-bible/christmas-end-times/. [10] And third, there has usually been a link from one parent to at least one child. So if you look-- SUMNER: Oh, yes. 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. Ancient Egypt, Persia, Assyria, or loosen the cords of Kesil ( Orion ) it be. The Deliverer coming to rule Shepherd guarding, the crown, the Saturn! More detail Hebrew month of Tishri ( September ) the puzzleof the birth Messiah! 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