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Can you lead forth the constellations in their season? Or can you guide the Bear with her cubs?
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God's Cosmic Control
Commentators explain that "Mazzaroth" likely refers to the signs of the zodiac or another seasonal constellation, while "the Bear" is Ursa Major. God's question to Job is rhetorical: can a mere human guide the vast, predictable movements of the stars? The answer is no, demonstrating God's supreme power and sovereignty over the entire cosmos, a power far beyond human comprehension or ability.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Can you bring forth Mazzaroth in his season? - The margin says, “the twelve signs;” that is, the twelve signs of the zodiac. There …
19th Century
Anglican
Mazzaroth is commonly understood to mean the signs of the Zodiac, and by the children of Arcturus the three stars in the tail of U…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Can you bring forth Mazzaroth in his season ? &c.] Which are thought to be the same with "the chambers of the south"…
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Until now, God had asked Job questions to show him his ignorance; now God shows Job his weakness. Since he knows so little, he should not question …
13th Century
Catholic
After the Lord has listed the principal parts of physical creation—that is, earth, sea, and sky—He begins here with the wonders of divine works tha…