KJV ORIGINAL
Canst thou bring forth Mazzaroth in his season? or canst thou guide Arcturus with his sons?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Can you bring out the constellations at the right time? Can you guide the Great Bear and its stars?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is showing Job that He alone controls the movements of the stars and constellations, demonstrating His supreme power over the universe.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's response to Job from a whirlwind, after Job had questioned God's justice regarding his suffering. Ancient peoples were deeply familiar with the night sky and used constellations for navigation and seasonal calendars. 'Mazzaroth' likely refers to the zodiacal constellations or seasonal star groups, while 'Arcturus with his sons' refers to the constellation Ursa Major (the Great Bear) and nearby stars.
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