You tread upon lion and cobra, Young lion and serpent you trample under foot. This astronomical/zodiacal evidence is our puzzle piece #2 in solving the puzzleof the birth date of Jesus. In this discussion we will find that eventhe stars and planets in the heavens point us to the actualdate of Jesus birth. 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. The book of Job mentions space related phenomena more than any other book. 2:3, 10, 18, 25), and those four constellations are evenly spaced around the circle, as are the four
points of a compass. Do you know the ordinances of the heavens? Taurus represents the wild bull, the Judge coming to rule. There are allusions in Scripture to Christ being the morning star. Meaning: "righteousness", as Jupiter is the embodiment of divine influx. And He said to them, Follow Me, and I shall make you fishers of men. In practical astronomy Jewish work was even more effective. Relating the twelve tribes of Israel to the twelve zodiac constellations helps unravel the mystery of the Lord's sacred calendars. ), the day beginning that cycle. In that case, perhaps the star signs served as memory aids before Scripture was available. 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. Again, these are not just holy days, but the match the pattern of being the
same as husband and children. The clearest references include: Aside from the Earth, only two planets are named in the Hebrew Bible: The information preserved in the Talmud does not emanate from one homogeneous system, as they are the accumulations of at least four centuries, and are traceable to various authors in the Jerusalem and Babylonian Talmuds, among whom some were inclined to mysticism. 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). Pisces represents deliverance out of bondage, Messiah the Liberator. 7781, s.v. Copyright 1997-98, Films for Christ, All Rights Reservedexcept as noted on attached Usage and Copyright page that grants ChristianAnswers.Net users generous rights for putting this page to work in their homes, personal witnessing, churches and schools. [1] Some scholars suggest that the signs of the zodiac, or Mazzaroth, and the names of the stars associated with them originally were created as a mnemonic device by these forefathers of the Hebrews to tell the story of the Bible. Her
death was most likely on Sat 1 Jul 1786 BC pm*, which was 1 Tammuz, the same as her son
Judah. Gods Voice in the Stars: Zodiac Signs and Bible Truth by Ken Fleming, https://archive.org/details/witnessofstars00bull/mode/1up. So that eases the requirement somewhat, for now we
need only six birth dates in seven years, with an extra year between the fourth and fifth dates. 12 I will make people scarcer than pure . 3728 miles). [24] There is also mentioned the terrestrial globe, kaddur. Strong's Concordance #H5906. Required fields are marked *. In the former published articles from my research, there have been three general patterns proposed
that the birth dates of major prophets have followed. The name Gad means "fortune," coming from the root which means an
invading troop or an attack which overcomes. In them He set up a tent for the sun (picture of Yahusha, the Sun of Righteousness, Malachi 4:2). The constellation Virgo on September 23, 2017, according to the Stellarium sky software. 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. Aquarius represents the waterman, the Water of Life poured out on the redeemed. http://www.thegospelintheendtimes.com/pictures-of-end-times-in-the-bible/christmas-end-times/, Where Was Herods Temple? 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. He was the very One who was addressing His servant Job. It is true that Revelation contains much figurative language which is highly symbolic. He said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years; And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth; and it was so (Genesis 1:14 KJV). [10] And
third, there has usually been a link from one parent to at least one child. Historian Flavius Josephus says Seth and his offspring preserved ancient astronomical knowledge in pillars of stone.[2]. He is also depicted in the heavens as the sunthe Righteous One, the bridegroom (spoken of in Psalm 19:4-5) racing through the heavens to redeem and restore His bride to glory. Here is a selection of the most familiar and easily seen constellations in the northern sky. The seven primary stars of Ursa Major are also called, in modern times . Bootes represents the Shepherd guarding, the coming Shepherd. Gemini represents His rule on Earth, Messiah the King. Below are the 20 largest constellations with their names, size, and meanings. 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. The Pleiades star cluster - famously known as the Seven Sisters or, to some, M45 - is visible from virtually every part of the globe. Note: In mynext Post I will presentevidence that Jesus was born on the Feast of Trumpets (Tishri 1). . God's word does reference several objects, such as planets and constellations, found in what we today call space. Meanings: "the she-planet," "the bright one," or "the bright planet," respectively. Psalms 91:13. Jesus Movements, Where Was Herods Temple? I pray this in the name of your Son, our Messiah. And her child was snatched up to God and to his throne. Piscis represents the southern fish, the Living Water received in fullness. 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. Available free at these sites: https://archive.org/details/witnessofstars00bull/mode/1up And Leah alone
had seven of them, with a barren period. 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. An interesting point is that Genesis states that Joseph was born at the completion of the second seven years (Gen. 30:25). The enemy, Satan, has perverted the story of redemption by causing pagan empires to create alternative stories about the stars. 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. 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 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. By His breath the heavens are cleared;His hand has pierced the fleeing serpent. It should also be noted that this is the only day (September 11) in the whole year (3 BC) that the astronomical phenomenon described in Revelation Chapter 12 could take place. Lepus representsthe enemy, the enemy trodden underfoot. Bullinger and J.A. 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 moon was made to revolve for the counting of those months. His tail swept a third of the stars out of the sky and flung them to the earth. This article will look at references to astronomical phenomena found in God's word. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. John 12:24. . Wilhelm Beer (17971850), the brother of Meyer Beer, drew one of the most accurate maps of the moon of his time. Job 38:31-32. 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. Thus, six of the eight tribes with unknown constellations have hints in their names or roles of
Christ. 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/. Seiss during the 1800s. In these 88 constellations, 42 represent animals, 29 represent inanimate objects, and 17 represent humans or mythological characters. The Lord uses his clock to time key events in world history. [23] The Earth rests upon water and is encompassed by it. 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. So these fulfillments
of multiple patterns convince me that he death date truly has been found: Sat 6 Apr 1790 BC pm*. From Job chapter 1, verse 3, we learn that Job was a man of renowned greatness, who would have studied these constellations. 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. The Hebrew word for "fate," which is Meni, is linked to the planet Venus. 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. [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." Corvus representsthe raven, the devouring of the old serpent. Canis Minor Procyn representsthe Redeemer, the coming Redeemer. 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). This date also conforms to the findings of otherother evidence (the other puzzle pieces) regardingthe date of the Jesus birth. A 2016 study, published in "The Astrophysical Journal," estimated that, at a minimum, 2 trillion galaxies exist in the observable universe. Caution is needed when searching for the gospel in the stars, since constellation symbols can have many possible interpretations. 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). 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. Jesus is the promised Seed of the woman (Virgo) and the King of Glory, the Lion of the tribe of Judah (Leo). Pleiades (Biblically known as the Seven Stars) [a cluster of] about a hundred stars, and for the much disputed , its equally obscure Aramaic equivalent (MS. M. ), Syriac , is given.[39]. Lupus the slain victim, the sacrifice of Messiah for sin. They had burned incense to Baal, and to the sun, moon, constellations, and the whole heavenly host. Meaning: "the restful one," whose name is parallel to that of the Sabbath Day; the Seventh day; the day of rest. It includes the study of stars, planets, galaxies and other objects that are beyond the atmosphere of earth. In other words, the birthright went to Joseph not because his "stars" were better, but because of both his actions and Reuben's actions. J. Sr. L. B. Most of the observations of a scientific nature were transmitted by Samuel of Nehardea, who attended the schools of the Babylonians, and who claimed to possess as exact a knowledge of the heavenly regions as of the streets of Nehardea. From the point of view of the Magi . Rabbi Joshua ben Hananiah (about 100), declared that a star appears once every seventy years and leads mariners astray, hence they should at such time lay in a larger store of provisions. God's word does reference several objects, such as planets and constellations, found in what we today call space. . This Scriptural Calendar study shows how the constellations, sun and moon; declare the story of the Gospel. Coma represents the woman with her son, the desired Son. Some scholars identified the twelve signs of the zodiac with the twelve tribes of Israel. Job 9:9. 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). One is a flat Earth cosmology resembling descriptions of the world in the mythology of the Ancient Near East. 11 I will punish the world for its evil, the wicked for their sins. 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. 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). He has graciously allowed us, through astronomy, to witness his handiwork and the power he lovingly wields. The great plan of redemption was told through the stars, long before written records were in place. Gad is the Archer. 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).". Those four sons are each also assigned to four directions
(Num. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun . The starry heavens of the land of Israel interested the Jews as creations of God and as means to determine the holidays, but for a better knowledge of them the Jews were undoubtedly indebted to the Babylonians and their Hellenic pupils, as evidenced by the foreign term gematria used to designate the computation of the calendar. 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. It is one of the oldest constellations in the night sky, dating back as far as 13,000 years. Hebrew astronomy refers to any astronomy written in Hebrew or by Hebrew speakers, or translated into Hebrew, or written by Jews in Judeo-Arabic. Astronomical knowledge in pillars of stone. [ 2 12 major constellations references in the bible with the twelve signs of the eight tribes with constellations. 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