Strong's Lexicon mazzaroth: Constellations, Zodiac Original Word: מַזָּרָה Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be conspicuous Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance for "Mazzaroth," as it is a specific Hebrew term. However, related concepts of celestial bodies can be found in Greek terms like ἄστρον (astron, Strong's G792) meaning "star." Usage: The term "Mazzaroth" refers to the constellations or the zodiac signs. It is used in the context of celestial bodies and their movements, which were often associated with the passage of time and seasons in ancient cultures. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, including Israel, the stars and constellations were significant for both practical and religious reasons. They were used to mark seasons and times for agricultural and religious festivals. The constellations were often associated with deities and mythologies, and their movements were believed to influence earthly events. However, the Hebrew Bible consistently emphasizes that the stars are part of God's creation and under His sovereign control, countering any notion of them having independent power or influence. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition perhaps a constellation NASB Translation constellation (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַזָּרוֺת noun [feminine] plural probably = מַזָּלוֺת q. v. above (on ר = ל see WSG 67, yet also NöZMG xi.1886,185) only בְּעִתּוֺ ׳הֲתֹצִיא מ Job 38:32, where treated as masculine singular, and perhaps understood of some particular star or constellation. ᵐ5 μαζουρωθ. מִזְרָח see זרח. מְזָרִים see זרה Pi`el 1. [מִזְרָע] see I. זרע. מִזְרָק see זרק. [מֵחַ], מֹחַ see מחח. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Mazzoroth Apparently from nazar in the sense of distinction; some noted constellation (only in the plural), perhaps collectively, the zodiac -- Mazzoroth. Compare mazzalah. see HEBREW nazar see HEBREW mazzalah Forms and Transliterations מַזָּר֣וֹת מזרות maz·zā·rō·wṯ mazzaRot mazzārōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 38:32 HEB: הֲתֹצִ֣יא מַזָּר֣וֹת בְּעִתּ֑וֹ וְ֝עַ֗יִשׁ NAS: Can you lead forth a constellation in its season, KJV: Canst thou bring forth Mazzaroth in his season? INT: lead A constellation season the Bear 1 Occurrence |
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