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Strong's H5906 עַיִשׁ (ayish)

Ayish means “Arcturus” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number H5906
Language Hebrew
Linked Usages 2
Books 1

Strong's H5906 Quick Answer

Strong's H5906 עַיִשׁ עָשׁ (`Ayish) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. `Ayish (ah'-yish) (or mAsh {awsh}) n-f. 1. the constellation of the Great Bear (perhaps from its migration through the heavens) [from H5789] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include arcturus, canst, maketh, orion, and pleiades. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.

Meaning
`Ayish (ah'-yish) (or mAsh {awsh}) n-f. 1. the constellation of the Great Bear (perhaps from its migration through the heavens) [from H5789]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
Old Testament
Usage Words
arcturus, canst, maketh, orion, and pleiades

Meaning and Definition

`Ayish (ah'-yish) (or mAsh {awsh}) n-f. 1. the constellation of the Great Bear (perhaps from its migration through the heavens) [from H5789] KJV: Arcturus. Root(s): H5789

Original Word
עַיִשׁ עָשׁ
Transliteration
`Ayish
Derivation
Root: עושׁ First root strongs: 5789
Morphology
noun fem

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H5906. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

arcturus canst maketh orion pleiades chambers south bring forth mazzaroth season guide

How Strong's H5906 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Old Testament with 2 linked usages.
  • The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.

Strong's H5906 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's H5906 in the Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Old Testament.

Job 9:9 KJV

Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south.

Job 38:32 KJV

Canst thou bring forth Mazzaroth in his season? or canst thou guide Arcturus with his sons?

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H5906.

Job 9:9 Old Testament, KJV
Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south.
Job 38:32 Old Testament, KJV
Canst thou bring forth Mazzaroth in his season? or canst thou guide Arcturus with his sons?

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's H5906, grouped by book.

Job 2 usages, Old Testament
Job 9:9 Job 38:32

Strong's H5906 FAQ

What does ayish (עַיִשׁ) mean?

Ayish (Strong's H5906) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "Arcturus". `Ayish (ah'-yish) (or mAsh {awsh}) n-f. 1. the constellation of the Great Bear (perhaps from its migration through the heavens) [from H5789]

How many times is ayish (עַיִשׁ) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's H5906 across 1 book.

Where can I study ayish (עַיִשׁ) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H5906 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.

What English words translate ayish (עַיִשׁ)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as arcturus, canst, maketh, orion, pleiades, and chambers. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.