"Canst thou bind the sweet influences of Pleiades, or loose the bands of Orion?"
Biblical Name · Greek/Hebrew Origin
Orion Meaning in the Bible
Orion
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Orion is a Greek name usually read as "hunter," the name of the bright winter constellation. It is not a person in the KJV, but the constellation appears three times as a sign of God's power: Job 9:9, Amos 5:8, and Job 38:31 — "Canst thou bind the sweet influences of Pleiades, or loose the bands of Orion?"
Is Orion in the Bible?
Yes — Orion appears in the King James Bible, including Job 38:31.
Pronunciation:/oh-RY-on/
OriginGreek/Hebrew
MeaningHunter; Light of heaven
What does Orion mean?
Orion is a boy name of Greek/Hebrew origin meaning "Hunter; Light of heaven". Orion is a constellation directly mentioned in the Bible. God challenges Job by asking if he can 'loose the bands of Orion,' demonstrating that only the Creator controls the stars.
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What does Orion mean in the Bible?
Orion means "Hunter; Light of heaven" and is a name of Greek/Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Orion is a constellation directly mentioned in the Bible. God challenges Job by asking if he can 'loose the bands of Orion,' demonstrating that only the Creator controls the stars. The name points to God's sovereign power over the cosmos and His artistic creativity in the heavens.
Where does Orion appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Orion is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Job 38:31. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"Seek him that maketh the seven stars and Orion, and turneth the shadow of death into the morning."
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Which books of the Bible mention Orion?
Orion is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Orion?
Orion reminds us that the same God who set the stars in their courses holds our lives with equal precision and purpose.
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Orion name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Orion appears in the King James Bible, including Job 38:31.
Orion means "Hunter; Light of heaven." It is a Greek/Hebrew name. The King James Bible uses it in Job 38:31, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Greek/Hebrew. Orion comes into English from Greek/Hebrew and carries the sense "Hunter; Light of heaven." It appears in the King James Bible, including Job 38:31.
Common questions about the name Orion
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Orion?
You can read every verse where Orion appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.