Mazzaroth FAQ

The minds of followers are always answered, the minds of sceptics answered with the thirst for more answers, the minds of believers are answered with faith, but the minds of doubters can never be answered.

The easiest means of entertaining such a question is to begin with the most ancient, commonly known, and direct reference to the "Mazzaroth".

Therefore it begins in the ancient book of Job (1520 BC) wherein God challenges Jobs pride with questions regarding the secret and special aspects of creation that affirm His ultimate authority over all things.

"Canst thou bind the sweet influences of the Pleiades, or loose the bands of Orion?"

"Canst thou bring for the Mazzaroth in his season? or canst thou guide Arcturus with his sons?"

"Knowest thou the ordinances of heaven? canst thou set the dominion thereof in the earth?"

God discusses with Job the celestial realm we call the cosmos. What else would persuade God to refer to the star cluster "Pleiades" or to refer to the constellations of "Orion" and "Arcturus"?

Likewise, God mentions "Mazzaroth" and denotes it as a seasonal procession by the words "bring forth the Mazzaroth in his season".

God also denotes a composition of the "Mazzaroth" with His references to "Orion" and "Arcturus" which are known constellations ("Arcturus" now being called "Ursa Major").

God even refers to the composition of these constellations as being of stars (such as "Pleiades" which is a star cluster at the heart of the constellation "Taurus").

Moreover, God asks Job if he knows the "ordinances" (as meaning "divisions") of heaven and even proclaims their influence upon the earth by the question "canst thou set the dominion thereof in the earth?".

Most importantly, by all that is said therein, God proclaims His Personal Authorship of these things.

To Transpose any interpretation not implied in the cited text is to take the manuscript out of its implied context, therefore the only interpretation for the word "Mazzaroth" according to the referenced manuscript is:

~ "Mazzaroth": a seasonal procession of constellations which are composed of stars, having influence in the earth, both authored and controlled by God. ~

It is a commonly known fact that our source ( Job) predates even the Israeli tribes and prophets.

Due to its Inspired Nature as a sacred, primeval, and revelatory book it was accepted by the Hebrews (Christians as well) as having been birthed of Divine Inspiration.

Likewise, one should note the literary structure of this manuscript. It is a book testifying to systematic observances of faith within the natural cosmos (in a time long before the Scriptures were written - an age of darkness predating the Great Deluge of Noah's day)

As history has shown, this magnificent work of ancient literature has been confirmed by the progressive revelation of Scripture (regardless of the onslaughts of dissenters who would as soon relegate Job to the shredder as see it present in the Scriptural Canon).

This being the case, the "Mazzaroth" is one of these many observances of creation refered to in Job by which wisdom relating to God may be obtained.

However, just as the book of Job has come into controversy, so has the very meaning of the word "Mazzaroth".

The word "Mazzaroth" has often been debated and ignored deliberately in many modern Lexicons. It is a "feminine" or "neuter" plural noun denoting separate chambers or divisions (as the context of the above references (and notes) from Job would lead us to believe).

It is and always has been taken to mean the twelve signs of the "Zodiac", even by the ancient Prophets, Rabbis, and Scribes (as the Celestia Signa).

Even though many great authorities on history as well confirm this definition, in the modern Scriptures the word remains "untranslated" (though most modern Bibles will identify it in the margins, footnotes, or dictionary as "the twelve signs").

It becomes very obvious that the "Zodiac" is a logical answer, and the conclusion held by the writings of many great authorities (Josephus, Dupius, Volney - who was even a skeptic regarding Scripture, and others) which is still held in conroversy by the "Church" and much of the public (probably because of the misconceptions provided by Astrology).

Another source for the interpretation of "Mazzaroth" comes directly from the Hebrew language, which Strongs Abingdons Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible relates. The Strongs Abingdons Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible defines "Mazzaroth" as follows:

4216 (Hebrew) Mazzarah, Maz-zaw-raw'; Apparently from 5144 in the sense of distinction; some noted constellation (only in the plural), perhaps collectively the Zodiac: - Mazzaroth. Compare 4208

The word "Mazzaroth" undeniably takes on a distinct definition, that of the "Zodiac".

The Strongs Abingdons Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible also defines the root word for "Mazzaroth" (5144) to mean consecrated seperations or divisions which relate to the concept of purity obtained and retained by these divisions.

Furthermore, the comparitive word for "Mazzaroth" (4208- "Mazzalah") is defined as follows:

4208 (Hebrew) Mazzalah, Maz-zaw-lah'; apparently from 5140 in the sense of raining; a constellation, i.e. a Zodiacal sign (perhaps as affecting the weather):- planet. Compare 4216

This comparitive word solidifies further the definition of the "Mazzaroth" as a set of "Celestial Chambers" through which the planets travel.

"Mazzalah" is known to us as "Mazzaloth", a word we take to denote the planets, and this indicates that these planets have influence on earth, defining weather- which are known to have specific associations to certain constellations.

Thus, according to the above interpretations, the "Mazzaroth" is:

~ "Mazzaroth" is a seasonal procession of constellationary regions composed of stars, having associated planets (called "Mazzaloth" which bear influence in the earth), both Authored and Controlled by God. ~

II.Does Archaeology confirm the Mazzaroth as a part of Jewish or Christian thought:


	Mazzaroth FAQ Mazzaroth FAQ The minds of followers are always answered, the minds of sceptics answered with the thirst for more answers, the minds of believers are answered with faith, but the minds of doubters can never be answered. (c) 20002 FLP I.What is the Mazzaroth: The easiest means of entertaining such a question is to begin with the most ancient, commonly known, and direct reference to the "Mazzaroth". Therefore it begins in the ancient book of Job (1520 BC) wherein God challenges Jobs pride with questions regarding the secret and special aspects of creation that affirm His ultimate authority over all things. Job 38:30-33 states: "Canst thou bind the sweet influences of the Pleiades, or loose the bands of Orion?" "Canst thou bring for the Mazzaroth in his season? or canst thou guide Arcturus with his sons?" "Knowest thou the ordinances of heaven? canst thou set the dominion thereof in the earth?" God discusses with Job the celestial realm we call the cosmos. What else would persuade God to refer to the star cluster "Pleiades" or to refer to the constellations of "Orion" and "Arcturus"? Likewise, God mentions "Mazzaroth" and denotes it as a seasonal procession by the words "bring forth the Mazzaroth in his season". God also denotes a composition of the "Mazzaroth" with His references to "Orion" and "Arcturus" which are known constellations ("Arcturus" now being called "Ursa Major"). God even refers to the composition of these constellations as being of stars (such as "Pleiades" which is a star cluster at the heart of the constellation "Taurus"). Moreover, God asks Job if he knows the "ordinances" (as meaning "divisions") of heaven and even proclaims their influence upon the earth by the question "canst thou set the dominion thereof in the earth?". Most importantly, by all that is said therein, God proclaims His Personal Authorship of these things. To Transpose any interpretation not implied in the cited text is to take the manuscript out of its implied context, therefore the only interpretation for the word "Mazzaroth" according to the referenced manuscript is: ~ "Mazzaroth": a seasonal procession of constellations which are composed of stars, having influence in the earth, both authored and controlled by God. ~ It is a commonly known fact that our source ( Job) predates even the Israeli tribes and prophets. Due to its Inspired Nature as a sacred, primeval, and revelatory book it was accepted by the Hebrews (Christians as well) as having been birthed of Divine Inspiration. Likewise, one should note the literary structure of this manuscript. It is a book testifying to systematic observances of faith within the natural cosmos (in a time long before the Scriptures were written - an age of darkness predating the Great Deluge of Noah's day) As history has shown, this magnificent work of ancient literature has been confirmed by the progressive revelation of Scripture (regardless of the onslaughts of dissenters who would as soon relegate Job to the shredder as see it present in the Scriptural Canon). Therein this book has self supporting merit. This being the case, the "Mazzaroth" is one of these many observances of creation refered to in Job by which wisdom relating to God may be obtained. However, just as the book of Job has come into controversy, so has the very meaning of the word "Mazzaroth". The word "Mazzaroth" has often been debated and ignored deliberately in many modern Lexicons. It is a "feminine" or "neuter" plural noun denoting separate chambers or divisions (as the context of the above references (and notes) from Job would lead us to believe). It is and always has been taken to mean the twelve signs of the "Zodiac", even by the ancient Prophets, Rabbis, and Scribes (as the Celestia Signa). Even though many great authorities on history as well confirm this definition, in the modern Scriptures the word remains "untranslated" (though most modern Bibles will identify it in the margins, footnotes, or dictionary as "the twelve signs"). It becomes very obvious that the "Zodiac" is a logical answer, and the conclusion held by the writings of many great authorities (Josephus, Dupius, Volney - who was even a skeptic regarding Scripture, and others) which is still held in conroversy by the "Church" and much of the public (probably because of the misconceptions provided by Astrology). Another source for the interpretation of "Mazzaroth" comes directly from the Hebrew language, which Strongs Abingdons Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible relates. The Strongs Abingdons Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible defines "Mazzaroth" as follows: 4216 (Hebrew) Mazzarah, Maz-zaw-raw'; Apparently from 5144 in the sense of distinction; some noted constellation (only in the plural), perhaps collectively the Zodiac: - Mazzaroth. Compare 4208 The word "Mazzaroth" undeniably takes on a distinct definition, that of the "Zodiac". The Strongs Abingdons Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible also defines the root word for "Mazzaroth" (5144) to mean consecrated seperations or divisions which relate to the concept of purity obtained and retained by these divisions. Furthermore, the comparitive word for "Mazzaroth" (4208- "Mazzalah") is defined as follows: 4208 (Hebrew) Mazzalah, Maz-zaw-lah'; apparently from 5140 in the sense of raining; a constellation, i.e. a Zodiacal sign (perhaps as affecting the weather):- planet. Compare 4216 This comparitive word solidifies further the definition of the "Mazzaroth" as a set of "Celestial Chambers" through which the planets travel. "Mazzalah" is known to us as "Mazzaloth", a word we take to denote the planets, and this indicates that these planets have influence on earth, defining weather- which are known to have specific associations to certain constellations. Thus, according to the above interpretations, the "Mazzaroth" is: ~ "Mazzaroth" is a seasonal procession of constellationary regions composed of stars, having associated planets (called "Mazzaloth" which bear influence in the earth), both Authored and Controlled by God. ~ This we now call the "Zodiac". Other evidences exist in a textual form, for example: II.Does Archaeology confirm the Mazzaroth as a part of Jewish or Christian thought: