deg. And her child was snatched up to God and to his throne. Jacob Anatoli, for example, translated into Hebrew both the Almagest and Averroes' compendium of it, and this Hebrew version was itself translated into Latin by Jacob Christmann. In the case of the antediluvian patriarchs
who lived hundreds of years, sometimes the lives completed two or more such cycles. Job 38:32 makes reference to the bringing forth of these constellations (or Mazzaroth in the King James Version) in their season. Satan later tried to kill the Messiah through the actions of Herod, after the Magi arrived and left. Probably this word represents a transposition of the Greek meaning "arithmetic, mathematics." For Permission to Quote Information visit http://www.lockman.org. Both of Jacob's wives clearly qualify as understanding the importance of
the blessings of having a large posterity. It is true that Revelation contains much figurative language which is highly symbolic. saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb having been slain to receive power and riches and wisdom, and strength and respect and esteem and blessing! Revelation 5:12. 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). Your email address will not be published. Constellation Guide Aquarius Aquila, the Eagle Aries, the Ram Auriga, the Charioteer Botes, the Herdsman Cancer, the Crab Canis Major, the Great Dog Capricornus, the Sea-Goat Cassiopeia, the Queen Cygnus, the Swan Gemini, the Twins Leo, the Lion New American Standard Bible Copyright 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved. He appoints the number of the stars, He gives names to all of them. Psalm 147:4. Levi ben Gershon was also the inventor of an astronomical instrument, and is often quoted with respect under the name of Leon de Baolas. A 2016 study, published in "The Astrophysical Journal," estimated that, at a minimum, 2 trillion galaxies exist in the observable universe. Remember that He named each star (Isaiah 40:26) in spite of their vast number. Moreover, it was also a holy day on the Venus calendar, as was her
birth, and there are only 16 days in 584 days that such an alignment occurs. 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). 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. The reference to the Bear with its cubs is appropriate to the two constellations Ursa Major and Ursa Minor, otherwise known as the Great Bear and Little Bear, constellations which are only visible in the northern skies. Instead they are referred to by number. 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. Taurus represents the wild bull, the Judge coming to rule. for the sake of classification and of memory. Cancer represents the secure resting place, the redeemed held safe. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Reprinted from Meridian Magazine (13 Jul 2005). This relationship began at 6:18 p.m. (sunset) and lasted until 7:39 p.m. (moonset). He has caused believers to shun any knowledge of the zodiac, as he has conditioned them to believe that it is evil. [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. The curious thing about the history of the birth of Leah's six sons and one daughter in a seven year
period is that she had a barren period during that time. This is a picture of the flight of the righteous (Israel and the Church). 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. Psalms 92:10. But when Israel began to worship the hands on the clock, as did the pagan nations, then they were told they had missed the whole point, and to desist. Both Job and David had not the slightest doubt that an all-wise God was their Creator. Bible Meaning: Migration. Relating the twelve tribes of Israel to the twelve zodiac constellations helps unravel the mystery of the Lord's sacred calendars. The Torah reflects this with Bereishit (Book of Genesis 1:1) being seven words and twenty-eight letters (7x4) in its original Hebrew. [11] Among the sciences that Johanan ben Zakkai mastered was a knowledge of the solstices and the calendar; i.e., the ability to compute the course of the Sun and the Moon. Where Is the Big Dipper Found in Scripture? Its rising is from one end of the heavens, And its circuit to the other end; And naught is hidden from its heat. Ursa Major representsthe flock, the assembled flock. 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. Meaning: "righteousness", as Jupiter is the embodiment of divine influx. King Antoninus asked the patriarch why the Sun rises in the east and sets in the west. In them He set up a tent for the sun (picture of Yahusha, the Sun of Righteousness, Malachi 4:2). Canis Minor Procyn representsthe Redeemer, the coming Redeemer. ); while Mordecai Comtino and Mattathia Delacrut commented upon the Persian and Paris tables respectively; the latter were commented upon also by Farissol Botarel. 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). According to other conceptions the Earth is supported by one, seven, or twelve pillars. So these four women had twelve children (11 sons and a daughter) in seven years. 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. The actual word in the Greek is present tense has; but this confused the translators of the NASB. Their line is gone out through all the earth and their words to the end of the world. Similarly today, if someone believes the planets are controlling his life, rather than merely keeping time, then Satan could falsely convince him that he is not responsible for his actions. . Aquarius represents blessing out of victory, Messiah the Living Water. SUMNER: So what are other really obvious constellations that people could go out and look for? Can you set their dominion over the earth? (Job 38:3133). 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. The first words found in the Bible introduce us to the Creator of all things through astronomy when it states, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." It had greatly puzzled me over the course of the past couple of years that there are three different constellations in the immediate vicinity of Virgo and Leo that represent serpents (Hydra and Serpens) and dragons (Draco). Leo represents His enemies destroyed, Messiah the Victor. The Sun has 365 windows through which it emerges; 182 in the east, 182 in the west, and 1 in the middle, the place of its first entrance. 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). Possibly also its radiance passes, but not its body." In this discussion we will find that eventhe stars and planets in the heavens point us to the actualdate of Jesus birth. In the midst of time's passage, Saturn remains still and silent, drawing all endeavors to a close. All rights Reserved. Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, &c. Who ordereth and disposeth them, as the word making is sometimes used in the Scriptures; governeth their rising and setting, and all their influences. . Now
when is the last time you saw something like that on the evening news? Lupus the slain victim, the sacrifice of Messiah for sin. The idea of seeing the gospel message in the stars was popularized by the writings of E.W. He was the very One who was addressing His servant Job. 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). It has occurred to me that it would be interesting to calculate just how many seven-year periods even contain twelve such dates. Astronomy, in general, is the study of celestial bodies and the universe as a whole. 7781, s.v. From Job chapter 1, verse 3, we learn that Job was a man of renowned greatness, who would have studied these constellations. "Astronomy". The earliest to treatise of astronomy in Hebrew on a systematic plan was Abraham bar iyya, who wrote at Marseilles, about AD 1134. Libra represents the required price, Messiah the Redeemer. "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. The key to understanding the passage in Revelation 12 is to analyze the astronomy depicted in this account in Scripture. This was not the original purpose. For sure, the scene described in Revelation 12:16 is highly symbolic. Hamburger, R. B. T. ii. A 1906 Jewish Encyclopedia article on astronomy also offers hints where Saturn might be referenced in the Old Testament. Both point to the fall season, the Hebrew month of Tishri (September). 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/. Back in Bible times, people used the stars to guide them in their travels, especially at sea because the stars were constant. (rodstar). Esoterically, Saturn embodies Time itself. [citation needed] The correspondence of the constellations with their names in Hebrew and the months is as follows: The first three are in the east, the second three in the south, the third three in the west, and the last three in the north; and all are attendant on the Sun. . (Psalm 19:1-4 KJV). [16] His blessing was that Gad "shall
overcome at last" (Gen. 49:19) which again fits perfectly with the Archer representing Christ as the
"Savior.". Jesus Movements, Where Was Herods Temple? Gemini represents His rule on Earth, Messiah the King. Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south. (Job 9:8-9 KJV), Canst thou bind the sweet influences of Pleiades, or loose the bands of Orion? 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). 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. It was also 1 Light (S.R. Below are the 20 largest constellations with their names, size, and meanings. First it is Hebrew tradition that they were
twins. Strong's Concordance #H5906. There are allusions in Scripture to Christ being the morning star. The Pleiades is a small constellation of stars shown in this picture. . In fact, if Betelgeuse was to be centered over it, its diameter would reach beyond the orbit of Mars. Capricorn represents the sea goat, life resulting from the sacrificial death of Messiah. 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. 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). This date also conforms to the findings of otherother evidence (the other puzzle pieces) regardingthe date of the Jesus birth. That is
exactly the role of the Crab, who represents Christ as the "Deliverer" who brings the captive dead
forth from Hades. Serpens represents the serpent struggling with the seed of the woman, the conflict. So if you look-- SUMNER: Oh, yes. Behold, they are like stubble; the fire consumes them; they cannot deliver themselves from the power of the flame. . . This New Moon day was Tishri 1 on the Jewish calendar (September 11, 3 BC), which is Yom Teruah (the Feast of Trumpets). The name Gad means "fortune," coming from the root which means an
invading troop or an attack which overcomes. The other, is a geocentric model, according to which the stars move about the earth. Of the three heavens where the birds fly; wherethe sun, moon, planets and stars exist (Genesis 1:17); and where God lives (II Corinthians 12:2) the most reasonable interpretation of the heaven as used in Revelation is where the sun, moon and the twelve stars are located. Ursa Major is one of the 48 constellations cataloged by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the second century. What does astronomy reveal about God? 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. If so, He may have revealed them to early people. One is a flat Earth cosmology resembling descriptions of the world in the mythology of the Ancient Near East. Aries represents the Lamb, deliverance realized. Thus, the information about the zodiac associations has been lost. Jesus is the promised Seed of the woman (Virgo) and the King of Glory, the Lion of the tribe of Judah (Leo). 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. Genesis 22:16-17. God's word does reference several objects, such as planets and constellations, found in what we today call space. In Revelation 12 the devil is called both a serpent and a dragon (Rev. Therefore Yahuah Himself gives you a sign: Look, the maiden conceives and gives birth to a Son, and shall call His Name Immanul. 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. So, at the end of the book, God blesses Job and takes away his affliction, instructing him to pray for the forgiveness of his friends for treating him the way they did. 12:9; in the Greek drakn and ophis).In fact, to the ancients a dragon was just a particular type of . However, it is an analysis of Revelation 12 that gives us the precise day and hour. Joseph ibn Wakkar (1357) drew up tables of the period 720 (Heg. God has said so. 2005 by John P. Pratt. Who makes the Bear, Orion and the Pleiades. Do you bind the bands of Kimah (Pleiades), or loosen the cords of Kesil (Orion)? 33:17). 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). HCSB, ISV, DARBY, NASB, NET, AM, LEB. 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? Some scholars identified the twelve signs of the zodiac with the twelve tribes of Israel. According to a 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia article on Astronomy, the planet Saturn is directly referenced in the book of Amos. The Lord sends His messengers to help guide the people in their spiritual journeys and travels. 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. 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). 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. Canst thou set the dominion thereof in the earth? (Job 38:31-33 KJV). Perseus representsthe breaker, the mighty Deliverer. 12 I will make people scarcer than pure . The precise identification of which constellation goes
with which of Jacob's sons has only been known with certainty for four of the tribes. Your arrows are sharp In the heart of the Sovereigns enemies Peoples fall under You. According to one conception, Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius face northward; Taurus, Virgo, and Capricornus westward; Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius southward; and Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces eastward. His hand has pierced the fleeing serpent. The moon's size is exaggerated for visibility. In these 88 constellations, 42 represent animals, 29 represent inanimate objects, and 17 represent humans or mythological characters. (Revelation 12:1-6 NIV), And there was war in heaven. The time the woman is in the wilderness should catch prophecy students [sic] attention as well: 1260 days. [23] The Earth rests upon water and is encompassed by it. Before listing the twelve birth dates, let us first turn to the difficult problem of determining at least
the year of Benjamin's birth. Jacob, later renamed Israel, was the father of the twelve sons who became the heads of the twelve
tribes of Israel. Associated with each of the twelve were three other signs called decans, which give part of the signs message. Sind ben Ali (about 830) was one of the principal contributors to the tables drawn up under the patronage of the Caliph al-Mamun. Apart from this key theme, there is a lot of general information in this amazing ancient book. 1 Thessalonians 4:17. Let us consider some of these results and their implications in more detail. This article will look at references to astronomical phenomena found in God's word. . Kuehls Temple, Where Was Herods Temple? [38] Samuel said: "I know all the paths of heaven, but nothing of the nature of the comet. 20 Largest Constellations. Satan twists truth and perverts it for his own purposes, which he has clearly done with the zodiac
signs. Most basic to our understanding of the stars is that God created them. The name Issachar means to "he will bring a reward"[17]. The Rabbis Forgot, Where Was Herods Temple? 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. The other references to the zodiac are sketchy,
and different scholars have proposed a variety of associations based on scriptural clues. Correspondence between Biblical numbers and astronomy. ASTROLOGYWhat's wrong with practicing astrology. Psalms 91:13. Can you bind the chains of the Pleiades. 2 Kgs 23:5. Which Zodiac Sign Does the Bible Discuss. 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. 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. 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. 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 specific locations of the sun and moon in relation to the woman give us clues to the specific day and time for the birth of the Messiah. 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. The chart of the zodiac displays 12 major constellations around the ecliptic, which is the apparent path of the sun through the heavens, caused by the earths path around the sun during a years time. The gospel message may well have been purposely written in the skies by the Lord. These are
enough patterns to merit publishing this date as likely to be her death date. Gods Voice in the Stars: Zodiac Signs and Bible Truth by Ken Fleming, https://archive.org/details/witnessofstars00bull/mode/1up. And it is like a bridegroom coming out of his room, It rejoices like a strong man to run the path. It is about 400 times larger than our own Sun. The summaries are from the book Gods Voice in the Stars: Zodiac Signs and Bible Truth by Ken Fleming, which I highly recommend that you buy; as its a concise, easy to read explanation of the constellations and how they symbolize our redemption. 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). Answer The Bible has much to say about the stars. While Talmudists were familiar with the planets and their characteristics in astrology, they opposed their worship, so weekdays are not named in Hebrew besides for the Sabbath. If so, He may have revealed them to early people. Allowing a least an extra year for the barren period,
wouldn't that have taken Leah eight years to have seven children? Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. With the Renaissance, Jewish work in astronomy lost in importance, as Europe could refer to the Greek astronomers without it. For the stars of heaven and their constellationsWill not flash forth their light;The sun will be dark when it risesAnd the moon will not shed its light. SMITH: OK. It was seen by the ancients as a huge giant in the heavens and his belt was seen as a row of three bright stars, with the sword below. An angel of the Lord appeared to them . The original zodiac was given by God to man as a means to display the Gospel story to man before the written word came through Moses. Likewise, stars in the Bible represent divine leadership. [21] East and West are at least as far removed from each other as is the firmament from the Earth. 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. Can you lead forth a constellation in its season. There are thirteen days in the time unit called the trecena on the
Sacred Round, and it has been clear that both the first and last days ("1" and "13") are sacred, but
there has not been an instance where the midpoint (or "meridian") day 7 of the trecena is also
known to be holy. This page was last edited on 10 September 2022, at 22:27. Some Persian and Arabian traditions ascribe the invention of astronomy to Adam, Seth and Enoch. Issachar is the Crab. ", The following Biblical names of constellations are mentioned and explained: = . Here is the pattern which emerged. Constellations The serpent Job 26:13 Verse Concepts "By His breath the heavens are cleared; Strong's 4216: Some noted constellation, the zodiac. The content is mostly a dialogue between Job and his three friends who came to comfort him after a succession of dreadful troubles overtook him and his family. We have already seen this in the case of Abraham, whose birth date was not as
impressive on the calendar, but which was accompanied by a double conjunction of planets.[11]. 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. The Milky Way is called "Fire-Stream," a name borrowed from Daniel 7:10 (Nehar di-nur), where it may possibly have had the same signification. The constellation star beetle Juice is aka wormwood. Yeah Jarvis, the Witness of the Stars is amazing, and its amazing that the enemy has hidden the message from most peoples eyes. A visual mosaic of the 12 classic constellations in the western zodiac, photographed in the night sky, marked and outlined. [37] Rapoport endeavors to prove that the path of Halley's comet had been computed by a wise rabbi. When Leah's son found some fertility herbs, Rachel traded her sister
Leah a night with Jacob in exchange for them. Psalms 45:4-5. Jesus Christ is the subject of the written Word of God from Genesis to Revelation. Learn how your comment data is processed. Today, of course, the Bible provides a clear message about the plan of God. Pegasus represents the winged horse, the soon return of the Redeemer. The Talmud identified the twelve constellations of the Mazzaroth (zodiac) with the twelve months of the Hebrew calendar. Aquila represents the falling eagle, the Pierced One falling. 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. 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. Answer (1 of 6): Pleiades - stars located in the constellation of Taurus. It is common
in the ages of the patriarchs (and now matriarchs) to have their life be an exact number of cycles on
one of the sacred calendars. Leah only lived a few years longer than Rachel, dying before Joseph was sold into Egypt. The Pleiades star cluster - famously known as the Seven Sisters or, to some, M45 - is visible from virtually every part of the globe. 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. It is interesting that God created the stars, planets and other objects in the universe as signs, among the other reasons stated. The same passages also reference the star group Pleiades (the Seven Stars ). . 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. 2:3, 10, 18, 25), and those four constellations are evenly spaced around the circle, as are the four
points of a compass. In other words, the birthright went to Joseph not because his "stars" were better, but because of both his actions and Reuben's actions. When his hearers objected to this statement, saying, "Yet we see that this occurs," Samuel replied: "It only appears so; for the comet passes either above or below the star. Cygnus represents the swan, the sure return of the Redeemer. The birth of the Messiah is associated with this heavenly spectacle (Revelation 12:2). 1833) was director of the Paris Observatory, and the inventor of the coud or elbow telescope, by which the stars may be observed without bending the neck back and without leaving the comfortable observatory. This articleincorporates text from a publication now in the public domain:Singer, Isidore; etal., eds. 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. Bootes represents the Shepherd guarding, the coming Shepherd. 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. Critique and Rebuttal. God certainly designed all things, but we must beware of building our doctrine on the details of nature. 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? 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. . 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. 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