God’s Celestial Word: All 48 Constellations

Virgo – The Promised Seed

VIRGO (Hebrew Bethulah, the Virgin).  This constellation includes the star that Arab astronomers named Al Zimach.  In Hebrew it is Tsemech, the Branch.  See “Following the Lord Jesus Christ: #3 On Down the Line” for more details about Jesus Christ as the Branch. Note that the following four scriptures correspond to the gospels Matthew, Mark, Luke, John (King, servant, man, Son of God).

Jeremiah 23:5: Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.

Zechariah 3:8: Hear now…behold, I will bring forth my servant the BRANCH.

Zechariah 6:12:  And speak unto him, saying, Thus speaketh the Lord of hosts, saying, Behold the man whose name is The BRANCH; and he shall grow up out of his place, and he shall build the temple of the Lord.

Isaiah 4:2: In that day shall the branch of the Lord be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth shall be excellent and comely for them that are escaped of Israel.

Coma – the desired one

COMA (Hebrew Comah, desired and longed for). At Denderah (as pictured in this drawing) it is the Egyptian Shes-nu, the desired son.

Numbers 24:17:  …there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel.

Haggai 2:7: And…the desire of all nations shall come: and I will fill this house with glory, saith the Lord of hosts.

Bootes – the coming branch

BOOTES (Hebrew Bo, to come). The constellation’s brightest star is Arcturus (Hebrew, he comes). At Denderah it is the Egyptian Smat, one who rules.

Job 9:8,9: Which alone spreadeth out the heavens…Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south.

Psalms 96:13: …for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.

Corona – the victorious one over the adversary

CORONA (Hebrew Atarah, a royal crown). Arabic is Al Iclil, an ornament or jewel. The constellation’s brightest star is Al Phecca (Arabic, the shining one).

Hebrews 2:9: But we see Jesus, who was made…for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.

Libra – The Payment for Sin

LIBRA (Hebrew Mozanaim, weighing scales; Arabic Al Zubena, redemption price; Akkadian Tulku, holy altar). The brightest star in Arabic Zuben al Genubi, the price which is deficient. Another bright star in Arabic Zuben al Chemali, the price which covers. Another in Arabic Zuben al Akrab, the price of the conflict.

I Peter 1:18,19: Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.

Centaurus – The sin offering

CENTAURUS (Hebrew Bezeh and Arabic Al Beze, the despised one). Another Hebrew name was Asmeath, a sin offering.

Isaiah 53:3,10: He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin.

Crux – His suffering being bruised by the adversary

CRUX  (Hebrew Karath, cut off). At Denderah it is the Egyptian Sera, lion of victory. Known to Adam, the “Southern Cross” was rediscovered by Europeans in the 1500s.

Daniel 9:26: And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off [karath].

Hebrews 12:2: Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Lupus – The victim without sin

LUPUS (Hebrew Asedah and Arabic Asedaton, to be slain). At Denderah it is the Egyptian Sura, a lamb.

I Peter 1:18,19: Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.

Scorpio – The Evil Serpent, the Adversary

SCORPIO (Hebrew Akrab, scorpion, conflict, war). The Coptic name is Isidis, the attack of the enemy, and the Arabic is Al Aterah, the wounding of the coming one. The brightest star is still known as Antares (Arabic, the wounding). The stinger is called Lezuth or Lesath (Hebrew, the perverse).

Psalms 91:13: Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.

Ophiuchus – He shall bruise thy head

OPHIUCHUS (Hebrew and Arabic Afeichus, the serpent held). The brightest star in Arabic is Ras al Hagus, the head of him who holds. Other stars in Hebrew are Megeras, contending; Triophas, treading under foot; Saiph, bruised; and Carnebus, the wounding. At Denderah it is the Egyptian Api-bau, the chief who comes.

Genesis 3:15: …it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.

Serpens – Thou shalt bruise his heel

SERPENS  The brightest star in Hebrew is Anak, encompassing; Kelalah, the accursed.; and in Arabic Al Hay, the reptile. The next bright star in Arabic is Cheleb, the serpent enfolding.

Genesis 3:15: …it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.

Ara – Future destruction of the adversary in the lake of fire

ARA (Arabic Al Mugamra, the completing or finishing). The altar points downward, toward the adversary’s destruction. At Denderah it is the Egyptian Bau, the one who comes.

Psalms 21:9: Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine anger: the Lord shall swallow them up in his wrath, and the fire shall devour them.

Isaiah 61:2: To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn.

Isaiah 63:4: For the day of vengeance is in mine heart, and the year of my redeemed is come.

Sagittarius – The Conquering Messiah

SAGITTARIUS (Hebrew and Syriac Kesheth, an archer; Arabic Al Kaus, the arrow). The brightest star in Hebrew is Hannun, the gracious one.  Akkadian Nun-ki, Prince of the earth.  At Denderah it is the Egyptian Pi-maere, graciousness, and Knem, he conquers.

Job 39:18: What time she lifteth up herself on high, she scorneth the horse and his rider [Sagittarius is half man, half horse].

Psalms 45:5: Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king’s enemies; whereby the people fall under thee.

Hercules – The mighty one

HERCULES (Arabic Al Giscale, the strong one). The brightest star in Arabic is Ras al Gethi, the head of him who bruises. At Denderah it is the Egyptian Bau, the one who comes.

Psalms 24:8: Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.

Lyra – The victor’s praise

LYRA  (Similarity of Hebrew Nesher, eagle and Gnasor, harp). The brightest star is Vega, he shall be exalted. At Denderah it is the Egyptian Fent-kar, the serpent ruled.

Psalms 108:1: O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.

Draco – The conquered serpent

DRACO (Hebrew Darach, to tread on). DRACO ends Part One of the Great Conflict as the dragon is cast down. CETUS ends Part Two of the Great Conflict as Leviathan is bound. HYDRA ends Part Three of the Great Conflict as the old serpent is destroyed. The brightest star in Hebrew is Thuban, the subtle one. In the head are Rastaban, head of the subtle one, and Ethanin, the long serpent or dragon. At Denderah it is a serpent under the front feet of Sagittarius and the Egyptian Her-fent, the serpent accursed.

Psalms 74:13,14: Thou…brakest the heads of the dragons in the waters. Thou brakest the heads of leviathan in pieces.

Isaiah 27:1: In that day the Lord with his sore and great and strong sword shall punish leviathan the piercing serpent, even leviathan that crooked serpent; and he shall slay the dragon that is in the sea.

Capricorn – The Atoning One

CAPRICORNUS (Hebrew Gedi, the kid; Gada, cut off). The brightest star in Arabic is Al-gedi, the kid. The next bright star in Arabic is Deneb al gedi, the sacrifice of the kid. Another star in Arabic is Al Dabik, the sacrifice slain. At Denderah it is the Egyptian Hu-penius, the place of the sacrifice.

Leviticus 16:10: But the goat, on which the lot fell to be the scapegoat, shall be presented alive before the Lord, to make an atonement with him.

Hebrews 9:13,14: For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh: How much more shall the blood of Christ, who…offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works.

Sagitta – God’s messenger sent

SAGITTA (Hebrew Shamad or Shamem, destroying, desolate).

Psalms 38:2: For thine arrows stick fast in me, and thy hand presseth me sore.

Isaiah 53:4,5: Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

Aquila – His passion and death

AQUILA (Arabic, brightest star is Al Tair, the wounding). Another star in Arabic is Al Okal, wounded in the heel.

Genesis 3:15:
…it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.

Delphinus – His resurrection and ascension

DELPHINUS (Hebrew Dalaph, the pouring out of water). This sign in all zodiacs is a fish full of life, with its head rising upward. In Arabic it is Dalaph, coming quickly, and Scalooin, swift (as water).

Romans 4:25: Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification.

Aquarius – The Blesser

AQUARIUS (Hebrew Dali, water-urn or bucket). The brightest star in Arabic is Sa’ad al Melik, the record of the pouring forth. The next bright star in Arabic is Sa’ad al Sund, who goeth and returneth. At Denderah it is the Egyptian Hupei Tirion, the place of him poured forth; and Mon, with two urns. A fish seems to have come out of one of them (see Piscis Australis below).

Numbers 24:7: He shall pour the water out of his buckets, and his seed shall be in many waters…and his kingdom shall be exalted.

Isaiah 35:5: Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert.

Piscis Australis – the promised blessings

PISCIS AUSTRALIS (Arabic, Fom al Haut, the mouth of the fish). At Denderah it is the Egyptian Aar, a stream.

Matthew 4:19: And he [Jesus] saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.

Pegasus – the blesser to come quickly

PEGASUS (Hebrew Pehah, the chief, and Sus, a horse). Compare Graeco-Roman Pegasus. The brightest star in Arabic is Markab and in Hebrew Merhak, returning from afar. Next bright is Scheat, he who goes and returns. Another star in Arabic is Al Genib, who carries. Other stars in Arabic are Enif, the water; and and Matar, who causes to overflow. At Denderah it is the Egyptian Pe and Ka, which gives Peka or Pega.

John 14:3: And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

Cygnus – the blesser’s return

CYGNUS (Egyptian at Denderah, Tes-ark, this from afar). It is a mighty bird, flying swiftly. The brightest star is Deneb, the judge; and is also called Adige, flying swiftly. The next bright star in Arabic is Al Bireo, flying quickly.  The next bright star in Hebrew is Sadr, he who returns as in a circle. Another star is Azel, who goes and returns quickly. Another star is Fafage, gloriously shining forth.

Psalms 147:15: He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly.

Pisces – The Redeemer

PISCES (Hebrew Dagim, the fishes). In Syriac it is Nuno, lengthened out (as in posterity).  At Denderah it is the Egyptian Pi-cot Orion or Pisces Hori, the fishes (swarms and multitudes) of him who comes. There are two fishes showing: the other nations who walk by the flesh, and Israel who was to walk by the spirit (one fish horizontal to the earth, the other looking upward to God). The brightest star is Okda, the united.  The next bright star in Arabic is Al Samaca, the upheld. There is NO MENTION of the “Mystery” of the one body of Christ, the church of God, that comes from Israel and the nations (I Corinthians 10:32).

Genesis 48:16: And let my name [Israel] be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth.

Isaiah 41:8,9: But thou, Israel, art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend. Thou whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and called thee from the chief men thereof, and said unto thee, Thou art my servant; I have chosen thee, and not cast thee away.

The Band – bound to his beloved bride

THE BAND.  (Arabic Al Risha, the band or bridle). It’s Egyptian name is U-or, he comes binding them together.  It not only binds the two fish, but is attached to their old enemy Cetus (the Devil). Jesus Christ would set free both Israel and the other nations from the Devil’s captivity.

Luke 4:18: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me [Jesus Christ], because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised.

Andromeda – the bondage of those he will redeem

ANDROMEDA (Hebrew Sirra, the chained; and Persea, the stretched out). At Denderah it is the Egyptian Set, seated as a queen. The brightest star in Arabic is Al Phiratz, the broken down. The next bright star in Arabic is Mirach, the weak. The next after that in Arabic is Al Amak, struck down.

Jeremiah 14:17: Therefore thou shalt say this word unto them; Let mine eyes run down with tears night and day, and let them not cease: for the virgin daughter of my people is broken with a great breach, with a very grievous blow.

Cassiopeia – redemption accomplished

CASSIOPEIA  (Arabic El Seder, the freed; and Ruchba, the enthroned).  At Denderah it is the Egyptian Set, set up as queen. It was known to the ancients as “the daughter of splendor.” The brightest stars have the Hebrew names Schedir, the freed; then Kaph, the branch.  Whereas Andromeda was seated and bound by the enemy, Cassiopeia is set free to reign with her great King, the Messiah.

Psalms 45:11: So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him.

Aries – The Lamb Who Brings Victory

ARIES (Hebrew Taleh, the lamb; Arabic Al Hamel, the sheep; Syriac Amroo, as quoted in John 1:29 “the Lamb of God”; Akkadian Bar-Ziggar, the altar making right and the sacrifice of righteousness). At Denderah it is the Egyptian Tametouris Ammon, the reigning one. The brightest stars in Arabic are Al Nath or Al Natik, wounded or slain; then Al Sharatan, the bruised or wounded.; then in Hebrew Mesartim, the bound. Whereas Capricornus was falling in death to begin Part Two of the Great Conflict, Aries is a ram or lamb full of vigor to end Part Two in victory.

Revelation 5:12: Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

Eridanus – God’s wrathful judgment pronounced

ERIDANUS (Egyptian Peh-ta-t, the mouth of the river). The brightest star is Achernar, the after-part of the river. Next bright is Cursa, bent down. Next in Arabic is Zourac, flowing. It flows in a large part of the sky from the foot of Orion, the Messiah as Bright and Morning Star. It is the river of just judgment.

Isaiah 30:27,28: Behold, the name of the Lord cometh from far, burning with his anger, and the burden thereof is heavy: his lips are full of indignation, and his tongue as a devouring fire: And his breath, as an overflowing stream.

II Thessalonians 1:7,8: And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, In flaming fire taking vengeance [executing justice] on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Lepus – the adversary trodden down and destroyed

LEPUS (Persian shows a serpent; Egyptian Bashti-beki, confounded and failing).  Said to be “chased eternally”.  The brightest stars in Hebrew are Arnebo, the enemy of him who comes; Nibal, the mad; Rakis, the bound; Sugia, the deceiver.

Genesis 3:15: …it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.

Revelation 20:2: And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years.

Cetus – the adversary bound by the accomplishment of the Lamb

CETUS (Egyptian Knem, the subdued).  The brightest stars in Hebrew are Menkar, the enemy chained; Diphda, or Deneb Kaitos, overthrown or thrust down; Mira, the rebel. Cetus is associated with Leviathan, the sea monster who is the great enemy bound by the Messiah.

Job 41:1: Canst thou draw out leviathan with an hook? 

Psalms 74:13,14: Thou didst divide the sea by thy strength: thou brakest the heads of the dragons in the waters. Thou brakest the heads of leviathan in pieces.

Isaiah 27:1: In that day the Lord with his sore and great and strong sword shall punish leviathan the piercing serpent, even leviathan that crooked serpent; and he shall slay the dragon that is in the sea.

Taurus – The Coming, Ruling One (shepherd king)

TAURUS (Hebrew Shur, coming and ruling; Re’em, pre-eminent one). Other names are Chaldee, Tor; Arabic Al Thaur; Greek, Tauros; and Latin Taurus–all meaning chief or bull. The brightest star in Arabic is Al Debaran, the Leader or Governor. The next is El Nath, wounded or slain. It includes the group Pleiades (Hebrew Kimah, heap or accumulation) with a bright star in Arabic Al Cyone, the center (Hebrew and Syriac is Succoth, booths). It also includes the group, Hyades, the congregated. This majestic constellation with so many unique astronomical features shows the Messiah coming to rule the multitudes as the great Shepherd King (multitudes congregated in booths of safety).

Job 9:9: Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south.

Job 38:31: Canst thou bind the sweet influences of Pleiades, or loose the bands of Orion?

Amos 5:8: Seek him that maketh the seven stars (Pleiades) and Orion.

Perseus – the deliverer who breaks the enemy’s bonds

PERSEUS (Hebrew Peretz; Greek, Perses or Perseus–the Breaker). At Denderah it is the Egyptian Kar Knem, he who fights and subdues. The brightest stars are Mirfak, who helps; Al Gol, rolling around; Al Genib, who carries away; Athik, who breaks.

Micah 2:13: The breaker is come up before them: they have broken up, and have passed through the gate, and are gone out by it: and their king shall pass before them, and the Lord on the head of them.

Auriga – the good shepherd (king)

AURIGA (Hebrew root means shepherd). At Denderah it is the Egyptian Trun, a shepherd who carries a sceptre with a goat on top and a cross below. The brightest star in Hebrew is Alioth (or Capella), a she-goat. The next is Menkilinon, a chain of goats that are bound, never to be again lost. Other stars are El Nath, wounded.

Isaiah 40:11: He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.

Ezekiel 34:23: And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even my servant David [Jesus Christ, the son of David]; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd.

John 10:11: I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.

Cepheus – the coming branch – the Messiah (king)

CEPHEUS (Hebrew Zemah, the Branch; Ethiopian Hyh, a king). At Denderah it is the Egyptian Pe-ku-hor, this one comes to rule. The brightest stars in Arabic are Al Deramin, coming quickly; Al Phirk, the Redeemer; Al Rai’, he who bruises or breaks.

Jeremiah 23:5: Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.

Gemini – The Coming Prince

GEMINI (Hebrew Thaumim and Arabic Al Tauman, united or double; as in Exodus 26:24 “coupled together”). At Denderah it is the Egyptian Clusus, or Claustrum Hori, the place of him who comes; and in old Coptic Pi-Mahi, the united. The brightest stars are Apollo, ruler or judge; Hercules, the one who comes to labor and suffer; Al Henah, to be hurt or wounded; Mebsuta, treading underfoot; Propus, the Branch spreading; Al Giauza, the palm branch; and Al Dira, the Seed (Branch).

Isaiah 32:1: Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness.

Jeremiah 33:15: In those days, and at that time, will I cause the Branch of righteousness to grow up unto David; and he shall execute judgment and righteousness in the land.

Orion – the bright and morning star

ORION (Hebrew Oarion from ‘Or, light or coming forth as light). Also known in Hebrew as Kesil, a hero or strong one. At Denderah it is the Egyptian Ha-ga-t, this is he who triumphs.  The brightest star is Betelgeuz, the coming of the Branch; then Rigel or Rigol, the foot of him that crushes; then Bellatrix, swiftly destroying.  Another in Arabic is Al Nitak, the wounded one.  The Messiah is the coming Prince, the bright and morning star whose light breaks forth as the Redeemer.

Job 9:9: Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south.

Job 38:31: Canst thou bind the sweet influences of Pleiades, or loose the bands [belt of three center stars] of Orion?

Amos 5:8: Seek him that maketh the seven stars (Pleiades) and Orion.

Revelation 22:16: I Jesus…am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.

Canis Major – the prince of princes

CANIS MAJOR (Egyptian Apes, prince, head).  In Persian and Hebrew Ze’eb, a wolf. The brightest star in the sky is Sirius, the Prince–just as the Messiah is “prince of princes” and “king of kings.” The Persians called it Tistrya or Tistar, the chieftain.  Other stars are Mirzam, the prince; Wesen, the shining; Adhara, the glorious.

Revelation 19:16: And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.

II Peter 1:19: Until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts.

Canis Minor – the exalted one

CANIS MINOR (Egyptian Sebak, conquering, victorious). The brightest stars are Procyon, the Redeemer and Gomeisa, the burdened, bearing for others.

Isaiah 53:12: Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.

Galatians 3:13: Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree.

Cancer – The Atoned Ones

CANCER (Egyptian Klaria, cattle-folds). Arabic Al Sarta’n, he who holds or binds together; Greek Karkinos, encircling; from Arabic Khan an Inn and Ker, encircling. This gives Latin Cancer, crab. Ancient Akkadian is Su-kul-na, the seizer, or possessor of seed. All of these names show the Messiah’s possessions held fast. A bright cluster is called Praesepe, a multitude or offspring. The brightest stars are Tegmine, holding; Acubene, the sheltering or hiding-place; Ma’alaph, assembled thousands. North and south of Praesepe are the “two asses,” as when God used the “wild ass” in Job 39:5 about the sign Cancer.

Job 39:5: Who hath sent out the wild ass free? or who hath loosed the bands of the wild ass?

Ursa Minor – the smaller flock

URSA MINOR (The brightest star is Dubheh, a herd; Hebrew Dober, a fold giving rest or security; Arabic Dubah, cattle). This is NOT from a similar Hebrew Dob, Arabic Dub, or Persian Deeb, bear (as it was mistakenly named). In Arabic it is Al Riccaba, the turned or ridden on, because it is the Polar star–around which all other stars rotate. In Akkadian it is An-nas-sur-ra, high in rising; or high in heavenly position. The next bright star is Kochab, waiting him who comes.

John 10:9: I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.

Ursa Major – the completed flock

URSA MAJOR (Hebrew ‘Ash and her offspring; Arabic Al Naish or Annaish, the assembled together as a fold). The brightest star is Dubhe, a flock; then Merach, the purchased flock; Phaeda or Phacda, numbered or guarded. Another star is called Benet Naish, daughters of the assembly, and also Al Kaid, the assembled.

Ezekiel 34:15: I will feed my flock, and I will cause them to lie down, saith the Lord God.

Matthew 9:36: But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.

Argo – the final paradise

ARGO (Argo, company of travelers).  The Egyptians had two ships. The brightest star is Canopus, the possession of him who comes. Other stars are Sephina, the multitude; Tureis, the possession; Asmidiska, the released who travel.

Psalms 107:29,30: He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.

Leo – The Lion of the Tribe of Judah Prevails

LEO (Syriac Aryo, the rending lion; Arabic Al Asad, the lion leaping as a flame).  Messiah’s consummated triumph. At Denderah it is the Egyptian Pi Mentikeon, the pouring out (of God’s just wrath).  The picture there shows Leo and its related constellations: Hydra, the old serpent, the Devil, destroyed; Crater, the cup of wrath poured out on him; Corvus, the bird of prey breaking up his kingdom. The brightest star is Regulus, treading under foot; then Denebola, the judge or lord who comes; then Al Giebha; also Zosma, shining forth.

Genesis 49:9,10: Judah is a lion’s whelp: from the prey, my son, thou art gone up: he stooped down, he couched as a lion, and as an old lion; who shall rouse him up? The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.

Revelation 5:5: And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.

Crater – God’s wrath and justice accomplished

CRATER (The brightest star in Arabic is Al Ches, the cup).  This is the cup of wrath poured out. It has thirteen stars, a number associated Biblically with rebellion.

Psalms 11:6: Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.

Revelation 14:10: The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb.

Corvus – the enemy’s kingdom broken up

CORVUS (Egyptian Her-na, the enemy breaking up). It has nine stars, a number associated Biblically with judgment. The brightest star in Hebrew is Chiba, accursed; and another in Arabic is Minchar al Gorab, the raven tearing to pieces.

Revelation 19:17,18: And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great God; That ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of them that sit on them, and the flesh of all men, both free and bond, both small and great.

Hydra – the Devil destroyed

HYDRA (Hydra, he is abhorred).  The brightest star is Cor Hydra, the heart of the abhorred one. Its Arabic name is Al Phard, the put away. Other stars in Arabic are Al Drian, the abhorred; and Minchar al Sugia, the piercing of the deceiver.

Revelation 12:9: And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.

Revelation 20:2: And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years.