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Morrish Bible Dictionary

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kesil, 'strong.' Supposed to refer to the constellation now known by this name, which Orientals call 'the giant.' Job 9:9; Job 38:31; Amos 5:8 . In Isaiah 13:10 kesil is translated 'constellations.'

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Morrish, George. Entry for 'Orion'. Morrish Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​mbd/​o/orion.html. 1897.
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