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The meaning of עַיִשׁ

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Definition

or עָשׁ ʻÂsh (awsh); from עוּשׁ Arcturus. - the constellation of the Great Bear (perhaps from its migration through the ...

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Strong's Concordance

עַיִשׁ

Phoneticah'-yish
TransliterationʻAyish
Grammar Code
N:N-F-T
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

or עָשׁ ʻÂsh (awsh); from עוּשׁ Arcturus. - the constellation of the Great Bear (perhaps from its migration through the heavens) 1) a constellation 1a) Great Bear, Ursa Major 1b) (TWOT) Arcturus

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Job 9:9

Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south.

Word: עַיִשׁ (ʻAyish)
Job 38:32

Canst thou bring forth Mazzaroth in his season? or canst thou guide Arcturus with his sons?

Word: עַיִשׁ (ʻAyish)

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Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Job
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