For all of the other children, we are told that "Leah conceived" and brought forth a son. 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. Instead of being simply the story of redemption through a future Redeemer (Jesus), the heavenly signs of the zodiac came to represent deities which influenced the daily lives of humans. Canst thou bring forth Mazzaroth [Hebrew: The Constellations of the Zodiac] in his season? Truly, the more one looks at this heavenly glory, and understands the immense distances involved in constellations and galaxies, the more one is driven to the same conviction as Job and David. Image via Christopher M . 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. Answer The Bible has much to say about the stars. Cassiopeia representsthe enthroned woman, freed and preparing for her marriage to her Deliverer. Probably this word represents a transposition of the Greek meaning "arithmetic, mathematics." Isaac al-adib compiled astronomical tables from those of Al-Rakkam, Al-Battam, and Ibn al-Kammad. Levi is The Fishes. Remember that He named each star (Isaiah 40:26) in spite of their vast number. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Ara represents the altar or burning pyre, judgment prepare for the devil and his angels. Hydra representsthe serpent, the old serpent destroyed. When Leah's son found some fertility herbs, Rachel traded her sister Leah a night with Jacob in exchange for them. Can you bind the chains of the Pleiades,Or loose the cords of Orion? 7781, s.v. Aquarius represents blessing out of victory, Messiah the Living Water. This latter proposal concerning day 7 being a minor holy day is new in this article. The Rabbis Forgot, Where Was Herods Temple? The Torah reflects this with Bereishit (Book of Genesis 1:1) being seven words and twenty-eight letters (7x4) in its original Hebrew. Certain rules must nevertheless have existed, because Rabban Corvus representsthe raven, the devouring of the old serpent. New York: Funk & Wagnalls. 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. 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. Your email address will not be published. The Book of Jasher, states that Rebekah died at age 133 while the family was at Bethel, shortly before the conception of Benjamin (Jasher 36:6). The key to understanding the passage in Revelation 12 is to analyze the astronomy depicted in this account in Scripture. 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. According to Ernest Martin in his book The Star of Bethlehem: The Star that Astonished the World: The only time in the year that the Sun could be in a position to clothe the celestial woman called Virgo (that is, to be mid-bodied to her, in the region where a pregnant woman carries a child) is when the Sun is located between about 150 and 170 degrees along the ecliptic. 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). 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. Cetus representsthe sea monster, the great enemy subdued and bound. Both of Jacob's wives clearly qualify as understanding the importance of the blessings of having a large posterity. [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. 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 statement is also made that the sting of Scorpio may be seen lying in the Milky Way. 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. The Mazzaroth has such an awesome picture of Messiah, who has vanquished the serpent, that old devil and Satan for our redemption. 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. Kuehls Temple, Where Was Herods Temple? But historical evidence of exactly what emblems were shown on which flags has been weak, and is based mostly on tradition. With this knowledge, he made 12 astrological signs . And both the first and last years are SATURDAY, the sabbath year of rest. Below are the 20 largest constellations with their names, size, and meanings. Gad is the Archer. . Do you bind the bands of Kimah (Pleiades), or loosen the cords of Kesil (Orion)? Which planets, stars and constellations are found in the Bible? Here is a summary of the twelve constellations that for the Zodiac, the Mazzaroth. Wilhelm Beer (17971850), the brother of Meyer Beer, drew one of the most accurate maps of the moon of his time. The Bible says that God assigns His own names to the stars ( Psalms 147:4 ). And on the last day, the great day of the festival, Yahusha stood and cried out, saying, If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me, and let him who believes in Me drink. Or can you guide the Great Bear with its cubs? A 2016 study, published in "The Astrophysical Journal," estimated that, at a minimum, 2 trillion galaxies exist in the observable universe. It has occurred to me that it would be interesting to calculate just how many seven-year periods even contain twelve such dates. "Astronomy". 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 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. In this discussion we will find that eventhe stars and planets in the heavens point us to the actualdate of Jesus birth. If these marriage dates are correct, then the birth of Jacob's first twelve children occurred during a seven year period which corresponded to the Passover week of seven years on the Enoch calendar. He has graciously allowed us, through astronomy, to witness his handiwork and the power he lovingly wields. There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. First it is Hebrew tradition that they were twins. It's seen from as far north as the North Pole and farther south. Associated with each of the twelve were three other signs called decans, which give part of the signs message. The graphical depiction of the zodiac with its 12 starry constellations is used in the occult arts, astrology and fortune-telling. ), the day beginning that cycle. Some of these can be found in Scripture but only by the false gods which were associated with them. This is "God's signature". (Image credit: Till Credner) (opens in new tab) From Earth, stars appear . J. Sr. L. B. ASTROLOGYWhat's wrong with practicing astrology. The graphical depiction of the zodiac - with its 12 starry constellations - is used in the occult arts, astrology and fortune-telling. [23] The Earth rests upon water and is encompassed by it. Again, it is common to have the period to the birth of a child or grandchild be an exact number of cycles. I will put an end to the arrogance of the haughty and will humble the pride of the ruthless. 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]. 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 marriage is in the year 10 NISAN, which is a the year of Consecration, and the seven years includes the year of PASSOVER. Psalms 19:1-6. It is interesting to note the number of times that the stars and the constellations are mentioned in Scripture. 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). 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). Virgo represents the woman with the Seed, the virgin-born Seed. 10 The stars of heaven and their constellations will not show their light. [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." Likewise, He is also the subject of the Word of God written in the heavens from Virgo (the initial, lead constellation) to Leo (the last of the 12 constellations). This is the cycle of 28 years. The birth of the Messiah is associated with this heavenly spectacle (Revelation 12:2). Now that has changed. Other translations from the Arabic were by Jacob Anatoli, Moses Galeno, and Kalonymus ben Kalonymus, bringing the Greco-Arabic astronomers to the notice of western Europe. That is exactly the role of the Crab, who represents Christ as the "Deliverer" who brings the captive dead forth from Hades. 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. Indeed, constellation names go far back into mankind's history. Since Babylonian times, Satan has counterfeited the zodiac with astrology. . 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. Other Jewish astronomers of note are H. Goldschmidt (180266), who discovered 14 asteroids. An angel of the Lord appeared to them . Can you bind the chains of the Pleiades. 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. SUMNER: So what are other really obvious constellations that people could go out and look for? Cancer represents the secure resting place, the redeemed held safe. That day only occurs once in 364 years, so that was a rare day indeed, but it was nothing special on the Hebrew calendar. (rodstar). 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). Satan later tried to kill the Messiah through the actions of Herod, after the Magi arrived and left. [8] That is a precise starting point, but we are not told in Genesis how old he was when he had his children. This relationship began at 6:18 p.m. (sunset) and lasted until 7:39 p.m. (moonset). [27] The Moon was also a part of the calendar: "The moon begins to shine on the 1st of the month; its light increases until the 15th, when the disk [ ()] is full; from the 15th to the 30th it wanes; and on the 30th it is invisible."[28]. The proposed twelve birth dates are all very nearly equally good, which is another factor which defies chance. References1913 Catholic EncyclopediaJamieson, Fausset and Brown Commentary (JFB)The Biblical Basis for Modern ScienceWikipedia. [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.'" Who makes the Bear, Orion and the Pleiades,And the chambers of the south; Can you lead forth a constellation in its season,And guide the Bear with her satellites? . Ursa Major is one of the 48 constellations cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. Draco represents the dragon cast down, Satan cast down in defeat. 2 Kgs 23:5. Last month's article proposed that each of the twelve constellations of the zodiac, through which the sun appears to travel during the year, represents one of the twelve principal roles of the Savior.[2]. The names of the five planets, one star and one moon [planetary satellite] are:[34]. The well-known family of translators, the Ibn Tibbons, may be especially mentioned. 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. Bootes represents the Shepherd guarding, the coming Shepherd. 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 is a corruption and not the original purpose of the zodiac given by God. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. Leah only lived a few years longer than Rachel, dying before Joseph was sold into Egypt. Gamaliel (about 100), who applied the lunar tablets and telescope, relied for authority upon such as had been transmitted by his paternal ancestors. 20 Largest Constellations. In practical astronomy Jewish work was even more effective. His tail swept a third of the stars out of the sky and flung them to the earth. Serpens represents the serpent struggling with the seed of the woman, the conflict. Jesus was born at that time in the early evening. Aries represents glory out of humiliation, Messiah the Crowned Lamb. The Bible says that God assigns His own names to the stars ( Psalms 147:4 ). These spiritual messengers are especially important in the dark . 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. Aries represents the Lamb, deliverance realized. Cygnus represents the swan, the sure return of the Redeemer. By His breath the heavens are cleared;His hand has pierced the fleeing serpent. Now the plot thickens. Note: In mynext Post I will presentevidence that Jesus was born on the Feast of Trumpets (Tishri 1). In many languages, the names of the days of the week are derived from the names of the seven planets; each day was consecrated to the particular planet that ruled during the early hours of the morning. The next week he married Rachel on Sat 6 Apr 1808 BC, which is the last day of passover on the Enoch calendar (21 Spr) and also the minor holy day 1 Iyar on the Hebrew calendar. This articleincorporates text from a publication now in the public domain:Singer, Isidore; etal., eds. According to one account, in the first three months (spring) the Sun travels in the south, in order to melt the snow; in the fourth through sixth months (summer) it travels directly above the Earth, in order to ripen the fruit; in the seventh through ninth months (autumn) it travels above the sea, in order to absorb the waters; and in the last three months (winter) it travels over the desert, in order that the grain may not dry up and wither. An interesting point is that Genesis states that Joseph was born at the completion of the second seven years (Gen. 30:25). Moreover, visions such as those of Ezekiel and John, describe figures with the heads of a man, lion, ox, and eagle, which just happen to match the four "cornerstone" constellations (Ezek. Satan twists truth and perverts it for his own purposes, which he has clearly done with the zodiac signs. Esoterically, Saturn embodies Time itself. The Pleiades is a small constellation of stars shown in this picture. 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. The Mazzaroth mentioned in Job literally means the twelve signs [constellations] of the zodiac. God displays each of the twelve signs of the zodiac in their appropriate months during the year. If so, He may have revealed them to early people. 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. . (Psalm 19:1-4 KJV). 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). Here is a selection of the most familiar and easily seen constellations in the northern sky. One purpose of the book is to show that affliction may come to anyone, and that it is not necessarily a specific judgment from God. God's word does reference several objects, such as planets and constellations, found in what we today call space. Thus, the information about the zodiac associations has been lost. SMITH: OK. 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). Seiss during the 1800s. For example, the most studied star in astronomy, the sun, is mentioned at least 160 times in the King James Translation, with the moon referred to 51 times. Astronomy, in general, is the study of celestial bodies and the universe as a whole. Issachar is the Crab. Jesus Movements, Where Was Herods Temple? That is exactly zero cycles on all of the sacred calendars, and it is perhaps the strongest parent-child calendrical link possible. What does astronomy reveal about God? Where did the descriptions of these 12 constellations come from? Possibly also its radiance passes, but not its body." Job 38:31-32. You are wearied with your many counsels; let them stand forth and save you, those who divide the heavens, who gaze at the stars, who at the new moons make known what shall come upon you. The actual word in the Greek is present tense has; but this confused the translators of the NASB. Josephus, The Antiquities of the Jews, Book I:13. 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