Lexical Definition
עַיִשׁ ʻAyish (ah'-yish) Bear N:N-F-T
or עָשׁ ʻÂsh (awsh); from עוּשׁ
Arcturus.
- the constellation of the Great Bear (perhaps from its migration through the heavens)
1) a constellation
1a) Great Bear, Ursa Major
1b) (TWOT) Arcturus
Usage: 3 forms in 3 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| עָ֭שׁ | Bear | Job.9.9 |
| וְ֝עַ֗יִשׁ | and Bear | Job.38.32 |
| Αρκτούρον | Arcturus | LXX.Job.9.9 |
Extended Information
- The constellation 1a) Great Bear, Ursa Major
Brown-Driver-Briggs
Also see: עָשׁ
עַ֫יִשׁ noun feminine a constellation, perhaps Great Bear (compare especially Di) (point perh, עִיֻּשׁ (see Bu and references), compare Syriac 
PS2866, 
Brock., name of a star); — עַלבָּֿנֶיהָ ׳וְע Job 38:22 = עָשׁ Job 9:9 (both + כִּימָה, כְּסִיל etc.). עַיָּת proper name, of a location see ׳עַ
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Job | 9:9 · 38:22 |