Lexicon mazzaroth: Constellations, Zodiac Original Word: מַזָּרָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Mazzoroth Apparently from nazar in the sense of distinction; some noted constellation (only in the plural), perhaps collectively, the zodiac -- Mazzoroth. Compare mazzalah. see HEBREW nazar see HEBREW mazzalah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition perhaps a constellation NASB Translation constellation (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַזָּרוֺת noun [feminine] plural probably = מַזָּלוֺת q. v. above (on ר = ל see WSG 67, yet also NöZMG xi.1886,185) only בְּעִתּוֺ ׳הֲתֹצִיא מ Job 38:32, where treated as masculine singular, and perhaps understood of some particular star or constellation. ᵐ5 μαζουρωθ. מִזְרָח see זרח. מְזָרִים see זרה Pi`el 1. [מִזְרָע] see I. זרע. מִזְרָק see זרק. [מֵחַ], מֹחַ see מחח. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root זָרָה (zarah), meaning "to scatter" or "to spread."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance for מַזָּרָה, as the concept of the zodiac or specific constellations is not directly addressed in the Greek New Testament. However, related Greek terms might include those referring to stars or celestial bodies, such as ἄστρον (astron, Strong's Greek 792) for "star" or οὐρανός (ouranos, Strong's Greek 3772) for "heaven" or "sky." Usage: The term מַזָּרָה appears in the context of celestial bodies and is often interpreted as referring to the zodiac or a specific constellation within it. Context: The Hebrew term מַזָּרָה (mazzarah) is found in the Old Testament and is traditionally understood to refer to a constellation or the zodiac. The word is derived from a root meaning "to scatter," which may allude to the scattering of stars across the sky or the division of the zodiac into various signs. In the ancient Near Eastern context, constellations and the zodiac were significant for both timekeeping and astrological purposes. The zodiac, a belt of the heavens within about 8° either side of the ecliptic, includes the apparent paths of the sun, moon, and principal planets. It is divided into twelve signs, each associated with a specific constellation. Forms and Transliterations מַזָּר֣וֹת מזרות maz·zā·rō·wṯ mazzaRot mazzārōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 38:32 HEB: הֲתֹצִ֣יא מַזָּר֣וֹת בְּעִתּ֑וֹ וְ֝עַ֗יִשׁ NAS: Can you lead forth a constellation in its season, KJV: Canst thou bring forth Mazzaroth in his season? INT: lead A constellation season the Bear 1 Occurrence |
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