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Orion
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Orion, a prominent constellation, is mentioned in Job.9.9, 38:31; Amo.5.8 as a display of God's power and creative work in the heavens.
- verses
- 3
- first named
- Job 9:9
- last named
- Amos 5:8
Description
Orion in the text
Orion is a well-known constellation mentioned in three passages in the Old Testament: Job.9.9, Job.38.31, and Amo.5.8. In each of these references, Orion is used to illustrate God's power, wisdom, and sovereignty over creation.
In Job.9.9, Orion is listed along with other constellations, such as the Bear, Pleiades, and the chambers of the south, as an example of God's handiwork in the heavens. This passage emphasizes God's omnipotence and the vastness of His creation, which is beyond human understanding.
In Job.38.31, God challenges Job by asking, "Can you bind the chains of the Pleiades or loose the cords of Orion?" This rhetorical question highlights God's control over the constellations and the laws that govern the universe. It also serves to remind Job of his limited understanding and power compared to the infinite wisdom and might of God.
In Amo.5.8, the prophet declares that God "made the Pleiades and Orion," using these constellations as examples of God's creative power. This passage is set in the context of a call to repentance and a warning of impending judgment, reminding the people of Israel that the God who created the stars is also the One who will hold them accountable for their actions.
The mention of Orion in these biblical passages serves to emphasize the majesty, power, and wisdom of God as displayed in His creation. The constellations, including Orion, are seen as evidence of God's handiwork and His sovereign control over the universe. These references also serve to humble humanity, reminding us of our limited understanding and the need to submit to the Creator of all things.
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Direct connections
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The pattern
Where Orion is named
Every book of the corpus in the order it is read, each as wide as the chapters it holds. A bar is the verses of that book which write the name, and the flat stretches are as much of the answer as the bars.
3 verses across 2 of 66 books; 64 write the name nowhere. Named in Job (2) and Amos (1).
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Where to read it
Every verse of the text carried here that names this entity — 3, across 2 books.
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