Strong's Lexicon Kimah: Pleiades Original Word: כִּימָה Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to store away or heap up. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance for "Kimah," as it is a specific Hebrew term referring to the Pleiades. However, the Greek term "Πλειάδες" (Pleiades) is used in other ancient Greek texts to refer to the same star cluster. Usage: The term "Kimah" refers to the Pleiades, a cluster of stars in the constellation Taurus. In the Bible, it is often associated with the majesty and power of God as the Creator of the heavens. The Pleiades are used metaphorically to illustrate God's control over the cosmos and His ability to bind or loose the stars. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the Pleiades were recognized as a significant star cluster, often associated with agricultural seasons and navigation. The appearance of the Pleiades in the night sky marked important times for planting and harvesting. In the biblical context, the mention of Kimah underscores the belief in God's sovereignty over creation, as the stars were seen as part of His divine order. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a cluster of stars NASB Translation Pleiades (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs כִּימָה noun feminine perhaps Pleiades (see above; Late Hebrew id.; ᵑ7 כִּימָא, ᵑ6  ) — as made by ׳י, Amos 5:8 ("" כְּסִיל), Job 9:9 ("" עָשׁ, כְּסִיל, חַדְרֵי תֵמָן); and under his control, ׳מַעֲדַנּוֺת כ Job 38:31 ("" משְׁכוֺת כְּסִיל). — (SternJüd. Zeitschr. f. Wissen. u. Leben. iii.((1864-65) 258 ff. Nö in SchenkelBL HoffmZAW iii. 107 ff. interpret עשׁ as Pleiades, and כימה as Sirius). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Pleiades, seven stars From the same as kuwmaz; a cluster of stars, i.e. The Pleiades -- Pleiades, seven stars. see HEBREW kuwmaz Forms and Transliterations וְכִימָ֗ה וכימה כִּימָ֑ה כִימָ֜ה כימה chiMah kî·māh ḵî·māh kiMah kîmāh ḵîmāh vechiMah wə·ḵî·māh wəḵîmāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 9:9 HEB: עָ֭שׁ כְּסִ֥יל וְכִימָ֗ה וְחַדְרֵ֥י תֵמָֽן׃ NAS: Orion and the Pleiades, And the chambers KJV: Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers INT: the Bear Orion and the Pleiades and the chambers of the south Job 38:31 Amos 5:8 3 Occurrences |
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