5906. Ayish or Ash

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Ayish or Ash: Ayish, Ash

Original Word: עַיִשׁ
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: `Ayish
Pronunciation: ah-yeesh
Phonetic Spelling: (ah'-yish)
Definition: Ayish, Ash
Meaning: the constellation of the Great Bear

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Arcturus

Or Ash {awsh}; from uwsh; the constellation of the Great Bear (perhaps from its migration through the heavens) -- Arcturus.

see HEBREW uwsh

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
(a constellation) perhaps Great Bear
NASB Translation
bear (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

עַ֫יִשׁ noun feminine a constellation, perhaps Great Bear (compare especially Di) (point perh, עִיֻּשׁ (see Bu and references), compare Syriac PS²⁸⁶⁶, Brock., name of a star); — עַלבָּֿנֶיהָ ׳וְע Job 38:22 = עָשׁ Job 9:9 (both + כִּימָה, כְּסִיל etc.).

עַיָּת

proper name, of a location see ׳עַ

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be strong.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Greek entries for עַיִשׁ in the Strong's Concordance, as the Greek texts of the New Testament do not specifically mention this Hebrew term or its equivalent constellation. However, the concept of constellations and celestial bodies is present in Greek literature and thought, often reflecting similar themes of divine order and power.

Usage: The term עַיִשׁ is used in the context of celestial bodies, specifically referring to a prominent constellation in the night sky. It is mentioned in the context of God's creation and control over the heavens.

Context: The Hebrew word עַיִשׁ (Ayish) appears in the Old Testament, specifically in the poetic and wisdom literature, where it is used to denote the constellation known as the Great Bear or Ursa Major. This constellation is one of the most recognizable in the northern sky and has been significant in various cultures for navigation and as a symbol of strength and stability.

In the Book of Job, עַיִשׁ is mentioned in a passage that highlights God's sovereignty over the cosmos: "Can you bind the chains of the Pleiades or loosen the belt of Orion? Can you bring forth the constellations in their seasons or lead out the Bear with its cubs?" (Job 38:31-32, BSB). This rhetorical question underscores the power and wisdom of God in orchestrating the movements of the stars and constellations, which are beyond human control.

The mention of עַיִשׁ in Job serves to remind readers of the grandeur and order of the universe, which reflects the majesty of its Creator. The Great Bear, with its prominent position in the sky, serves as a testament to the divine craftsmanship and the intricate design of the celestial realm.

Forms and Transliterations

וְ֝עַ֗יִשׁ ועיש עָ֭שׁ עש ‘āš ash veAyish wə‘ayiš wə·‘a·yiš

Englishman's Concordance

Job 9:9
HEB: עֹֽשֶׂה־ עָ֭שׁ כְּסִ֥יל וְכִימָ֗ה
NAS: Who makes the Bear, Orion
KJV: Which maketh Arcturus, Orion,
INT: makes the Bear Orion and the Pleiades

Job 38:32
HEB: מַזָּר֣וֹת בְּעִתּ֑וֹ וְ֝עַ֗יִשׁ עַל־ בָּנֶ֥יהָ
NAS: And guide the Bear with her satellites?
KJV: or canst thou guide Arcturus with his sons?
INT: A constellation season the Bear and afflicted

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 5906
2 Occurrences

‘āš — 1 Occ.
wə·‘a·yiš — 1 Occ.