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עַיִשׁ H5906

H5906 is the Hebrew word עַיִשׁ, transliterated ʻAyish and said ah'-yish. The King James Version most often renders it arcturus.

Word: עַיִשׁTransliteration: ʻAyishSaid: ah'-yishLanguage: HebrewIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

the constellation of the Great Bear (perhaps from its migration through the heavens).

Where it comes from

or עָשׁ; from H5789 (עוּשׁ).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

arcturus 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: Arcturus.

Verses using עַיִשׁ

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Job 9:9 · KJV

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

Job 38:32 · KJV

Canst thou bring forth Mazzaroth in his season? or canst thou guide Arcturus with his sons?

Common questions

What does Strong's H5906 mean?

H5906 is the Hebrew word עַיִשׁ (ʻAyish), meaning the constellation of the Great Bear (perhaps from its migration through the heavens).

How is H5906 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it arcturus (2 times).

How many times does H5906 appear in the Bible?

עַיִשׁ (ʻAyish) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H5906 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: or עָשׁ; from H5789 (עוּשׁ).

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