עַ֫יִשׁ

a.yishBear
hebrewOld TestamentTitle2 occurrences1 book2 verses
This is the name of Bear: Constellation mentioned in God's discourse with Job.

Definition

or עָשׁ; from H5789; the constellation of the Great Bear (perhaps from its migration through the heavens)
Traditional renderings: Arcturus.

Glossary entries

Arcturus Bear (Astronomy)

Where it occurs

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Occurrences

2 total
  1. Job 9:9עָ֭שׁ · of the Bear
    He is the Maker of the Bear and Orion, of the Pleiades and the constellations of the south.
  2. Job 38:32וְ֝עַ֗יִשׁ · the Bear
    Can you bring forth the constellations in their seasons or lead out the Bear and her cubs?