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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Hyades</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/h/hyades.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/genesis/1-1.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/h/hyades.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Hyades</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/h/hyacinth.htm" title="Hyacinth">◄</a> Hyades <a href="/topical/h/hyaena.htm" title="Hyaena">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The Hyades, in ancient astronomy, refer to a prominent cluster of stars located in the constellation Taurus. Known for their V-shaped formation, the Hyades have been recognized since antiquity and are often associated with rain and storms due to their heliacal rising, which coincides with the onset of the rainy season in the Mediterranean region. While the Hyades themselves are not directly mentioned in the Bible, their significance in ancient Near Eastern cultures provides context for understanding biblical references to celestial phenomena.<br><br><b>Biblical Context</b><br><br>The Bible frequently references celestial bodies, often using them as symbols of God's creation and sovereignty. For instance, <a href="/genesis/1-14.htm">Genesis 1:14-18</a> describes the creation of the sun, moon, and stars to serve as signs and to mark sacred times. While the Hyades are not explicitly named, the broader biblical narrative acknowledges the stars as part of God's ordered universe.<br><br>In <a href="/job/38-31.htm">Job 38:31</a> , God challenges Job with the question, "Can you bind the chains of the Pleiades or loosen the belt of Orion?" This passage highlights the Pleiades, another star cluster in Taurus, emphasizing God's control over the cosmos. The mention of constellations in Job underscores the ancient understanding of the stars as fixed and ordered by divine command.<br><br><b>Cultural and Historical Significance</b><br><br>In the ancient Near East, the stars were often associated with deities and mythological narratives. The Hyades, in particular, were linked to rain and agricultural cycles, which were crucial for survival in agrarian societies. This connection between celestial events and earthly phenomena is reflected in biblical literature, where the heavens declare the glory of God (<a href="/psalms/19.htm">Psalm 19:1</a>).<br><br>The Hyades' association with rain may also find thematic resonance in biblical passages that speak of God's provision and control over the weather. For example, in <a href="/deuteronomy/11-14.htm">Deuteronomy 11:14</a> , God promises rain for the land in its season, a reminder of His covenantal faithfulness and care for His people.<br><br><b>Interpretation and Application</b><br><br>From a theological perspective, the Hyades, like other celestial bodies, serve as a testament to God's creative power and the orderliness of His creation. The regularity of the stars' movements reflects the reliability of God's promises and His governance over the universe. In a biblical worldview, the study of the stars, including the Hyades, can inspire awe and worship of the Creator, who "determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name" (<a href="/psalms/147-4.htm">Psalm 147:4</a>).<br><br>While the Hyades themselves are not a focal point in Scripture, their presence in the night sky invites reflection on the majesty and mystery of God's creation, encouraging believers to trust in His providence and sovereignty over all things.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>(<I>n.pl.</I>) Alt. of Hyads.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">HYADES</span><p>hi'-a-dez.<br><br>See <a href="../a/astrology.htm">ASTROLOGY, sec</a>. II, 4.<p><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/tertullian/_on_the_flesh_of_christ/chapter_ix_christs_flesh_perfectly_natural.htm"><span class="l">Christ's Flesh Perfectly Natural, Like Our Own None of the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> of a man. Or else, show us some celestial substance in Him purloined from<br> the Bear, and the Pleiades, and the <b>Hyades</b>. Well, then <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../ on the flesh of christ/chapter ix christs flesh perfectly natural.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maspero/history_of_egypt_chaldaea_syria_babylonia_and_assyria_v_1/chapter_iii_-the_legendary_history_of.htm"><span class="l">the Legendary History of Egypt</span></a> <br>History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 1. <. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter iii -the legendary history of.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/h/hyades.htm"><span class="l"><b>Hyades</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.pl.) Alt. of Hyads. Int. Standard Bible<br> Encyclopedia. <b>HYADES</b>. hi'-a-dez. See ASTROLOGY, sec. II, 4. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/hyades.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/fortune.htm"><span class="l">Fortune (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. FORTUNE. for'-tun (Gad): A god of Good Luck, possibly<br> the <b>Hyades</b>. See ASTROLOGY, 10. Multi-Version Concordance <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/fortune.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/hydaspes.htm"><span class="l">Hydaspes</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/hydaspes.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/hyacinth.htm"><span class="l">Hyacinth (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/hyacinth.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/astrology.htm"><span class="l">Astrology</span></a><br><b>...</b> that stand on the head and the shoulder of the Bull at the old commencement of the<br> zodiac, as if they marked the gateway of the year-the <b>Hyades</b> and Pleiades. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/astrology.htm - 38k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/gad.htm"><span class="l">Gad (78 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Chronicles 29:29). Ella Davis Isaacs. GAD (3). (gadh, "fortune"): A god<br> of Good Luck, possibly the <b>Hyades</b>. The writer in Isaiah <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gad.htm - 49k</font><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://clyx.com/term/hyades.htm">Hyades: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/h/hyades.htm">Hyades</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/fortune.htm">Fortune (7 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hydaspes.htm">Hydaspes</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hyacinth.htm">Hyacinth (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/astrology.htm">Astrology</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gad.htm">Gad (78 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/h/hyacinth.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Hyacinth"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Hyacinth" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/h/hyaena.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Hyaena"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Hyaena" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>