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What Does the Bible Say About Orion?

10 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Orion in the Bible

What does the Bible say about orion? Browse 10 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

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Total Verses
9
Old Testament
1
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Orion

  1. 1
    Job 9:9
    Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south. Arcturus: Heb. Ash, Cesil, and Cimah
    KJV
  2. 2
    Job 38:31
    Canst thou bind the sweet influences of Pleiades, or loose the bands of Orion? Pleiades: or, the seven stars: Heb. Cimah Orion: Heb. Cesil?
    KJV
  3. 3
    Job 38:32
    Canst thou bring forth Mazzaroth in his season? or canst thou guide Arcturus with his sons? Mazzaroth: or, the twelve signs guide: Heb. guide them
    KJV
  4. 4
    Psalms 8:1
    To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of David. O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Psalms 8:3
    When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;
    KJV
  6. 6
    Psalms 147:4
    He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Isaiah 13:10
    For the stars of heaven and the constellations thereof shall not give their light: the sun shall be darkened in his going forth, and the moon shall not cause her light to shine.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Isaiah 40:26
    Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one faileth.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Amos 5:8
    Seek him that maketh the seven stars and Orion, and turneth the shadow of death into the morning, and maketh the day dark with night: that calleth for the waters of the sea, and poureth them out upon the face of the earth: The LORD is his name:
    KJV
  10. 10
    Revelation 12:1
    And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars: wonder: or, sign
    KJV

Subtopics of Orion

The constellation of

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Orion? (9 Verses)

Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south. Arcturus: Heb. Ash, Cesil, and Cimah
Canst thou bind the sweet influences of Pleiades, or loose the bands of Orion? Pleiades: or, the seven stars: Heb. Cimah Orion: Heb. Cesil?
Canst thou bring forth Mazzaroth in his season? or canst thou guide Arcturus with his sons? Mazzaroth: or, the twelve signs guide: Heb. guide them
To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm of David. O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens.
When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;
He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.
For the stars of heaven and the constellations thereof shall not give their light: the sun shall be darkened in his going forth, and the moon shall not cause her light to shine.
Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one faileth.
Seek him that maketh the seven stars and Orion, and turneth the shadow of death into the morning, and maketh the day dark with night: that calleth for the waters of the sea, and poureth them out upon the face of the earth: The LORD is his name:

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Orion? (1 Verses)

And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars: wonder: or, sign

How to Study What the Bible Says About Orion

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about orion. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about orion and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about orion is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on orion needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about orion with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about orion, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about orion?
What does the Bible say about orion? Browse 10 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme. The Bible contains 10 key verses about orion spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about orion are there?
There are 10 key Bible verses about orion compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about orion?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about orion is Job 9:9 — "Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south. Arcturus: Heb. Ash, Cesil, and Cimah"
Where in the Bible does it talk about orion?
Orion is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 10 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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