Bear
Who they were
The Bear is mentioned twice in the Book of Job as part of God's discourse with Job regarding the wonders of creation. In Job.9.9, Job acknowledges God as the Maker of the Bear, Orion, and the Pleiades, recognizing God's power and sovereignty over the stars. Later, in Job.38.32, God questions Job about his ability to guide the Bear with its cubs, emphasizing Job's limited understanding compared to God's wisdom. The Bear likely refers to the constellation Ursa Major, also known as the Great Bear, which is visible in the northern sky. The Biblical references to the Bear point to God's authority over the celestial bodies and His intricate design of the universe, far beyond human comprehension.
Every mention
Job 2 mentions
What the dictionary says
A native of the mountain regions of Western Asia, frequently mentioned in Scripture.
Sources
- STEPBible TIPNR · Translators Individualised Proper Names with all References · CC BY 4.0 · github.com/STEPBible/STEPBible-Data