“Caltech
researchers have found evidence of a giant planet tracing a bizarre,
highly elongated orbit in the outer solar system. The object, which the
researchers have nicknamed Planet Nine, has a mass about 10 times that of Earth
and orbits about 20 times farther from the sun on average than does Neptune
(which orbits the sun at an average distance of 2.8 billion miles). In fact, it
would take this new planet between 10,000 and 20,000 years to make just one
full orbit around the sun.
The
researchers, Konstantin
Batygin and Mike Brown,
discovered the planet's existence through mathematical modeling and computer
simulations but have not yet observed the object directly.”
At the time we
published our paper on Planet Nine, we were working on a companion paper, that
we had hoped to finish that same day, that would tell you where to look for
Planet Nine. Finally, only two months later than anticipated, we have finally
finished the paper.”
In the Bible, the Pleiades
are mentioned as כימה ("Khima") three times, always in conjunction with Orion—Amos 5:8; Job 9:9; and Job 38:31. The
first two verses are references about their creation, but the third (taken in
the context of the following verses) may be more about their ongoing appearance
in the night sky. In Job 38:31, the Lord is speaking directly to Job and
challenges him, asking if he can bind the chains of the Pleiades—the
implication being that Job cannot, but the Lord can. Talmud (Bavli,
Berakhot, 58b) says that it has about 100 stars, understanding the word כימה as כמאהke'
me-ah,
"about one hundred" in Hebrew. They are
known as kimah in Jewish culture.
Arabia and the
Levant
In Arabic the
Pleiades are known as al-Thurayyaالثريا, and mentioned in Islamic literature. Muhammad is noted to have
counted twelve stars in the constellation as reported in Ibn Ishaq
(this was in the time before telescopes when most could only see six). The name
was borrowed into Persian and Turkish
as a female given name, and is in use throughout the Middle
East (for example Princess Soraya of Iran and Thoraya
Obaid). It is also the name of the Thuraya satellite
phone system based in the United Arab Emirates. Muhammad made
mention of the Pleiades.
A Hadith
recalled by Imam Bukhari, states: A
companion of The Holy Prophet (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon
him) relates: One day we were sitting with The Holy Prophet (may the peace and
blessings of Allah be upon him) when this chapter*[6]
was revealed. I enquired from Muhammad (may the peace and blessings of Allah be
upon him). Who are the people to whom the words "and among others of them
who have not yet joined them"** refer? Salman (may Allah be pleased with
him), a Persian was sitting among us. The Holy Prophet (may the peace and
blessings of Allah be upon him) put his hand on Salman (may Allah be pleased
with him) and said. If faith were to go up to the Pleiades, a man from among
these would surely find it. (Bukhari).[7] *The
chapter talked about above is Chapter 62[6]
- Surah Al-Jummah[8]
- from the Qur'an. **The
verse quoted here is verse 4 from the aforementioned chapter.
“Numbers begins at Mount Sinai, … The task before them is to take possession of the Promised Land. The people are numbered and preparations are made for resuming their march. God orders Moses, in the wilderness of Sinai, to number those able to bear arms—of all the men "from twenty years old and upward,” … after approximately forty years of wandering the desert, the Lord orders a second census. 601,730 men are counted.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Numbers
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Just a finding: 601,730 / 19 = 31,670 (a 1, a 3, a 6, a 7 & 0’s in both numbers).
Oh, BTW … I’m not in the habit of just dividing significant numbers (that I come across) by 19 to arrive to this! And it might not have any relevance to why I looked into this part of the history in anyway.
But … it just occurred to me to check on it because of an unfolding event, reasonably relevant to this part of the history!
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“Red Heifer Found in America …!
The Red Heifer is an extremely rare creature. According to Jewish tradition, during the two thousand years from the time this commandment was given until the destruction of the Second Temple in the first century AD, only nine red cows that met the biblical criteria were ever found.”
The Red HeiferFrom Moses to the Second Temple: Only Nine Red Heifers
The Tenth Red Heifer Will be Prepared by the Messiah
In recounting this historical record in his commentary to the Mishna, the great Maimonides ends with the enigmatic statement: "... and the tenth red heifer will be accomplished by the king, the Messiah; may he be revealed speedily, Amen, May it be God's will.””
“And [recall] when Moses said to his people, "Indeed, Allah commands you to slaughter a cow." They said, "Do you take us in ridicule?" He said, "I seek refuge in Allah from being among the ignorant."
They said, "Call upon your Lord to make clear to us what it is." [Moses] said, "[ Allah ] says, 'It is a cow which is neither old nor virgin, but median between that,' so do what you are commanded."
They said, "Call upon your Lord to show us what is her color." He said, "He says, 'It is a yellow cow, bright in color - pleasing to the
observers.' "
They said, "Call upon your Lord to make clear to us what it is. Indeed, [all] cows look alike to us. And indeed we, if Allah wills, will be guided."
He said, "He says, 'It is a cow neither trained to plow the earth nor to irrigate the field, one free from fault with no spot upon her.' " They said, "Now you have come with the truth." So they slaughtered her, but they could hardly do it.
And [recall] when you slew a man and disputed over it, but Allah was to bring out that which you were concealing.
So, We said, "Strike the slain man with part of it." Thus does Allah bring the dead to life, and He shows you His signs that you might reason.” http://www.quran.mv/#!/2/67-73
Dr. Adel Elsaie, wrote in his book: "History of Truth, The Truth about God and Religions":
“Death
and life are both creations of God as a means of testing human deeds.
Death is put before life, and is, therefore, not merely a negative state
to life. Death, then, is the state before true life begins and is the state in which life as we know it ceases to exist.” http://www.usislam.org/96life.htm
“He Who created Death and Life, that He may try which of you is best in deed: and He is the Exalted in Might, Oft-Forgiving;-” http://quran.com/67/2,
“Surely,
those who believe, those who are Jewish, the Christians, and the
converts; anyone who (1) believes in GOD, and (2) believes in the Last
Day, and (3) leads a righteous life, will receive their recompense from
their Lord. They have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve.” Quran
Chapter 2: Verse62 http://www.quranbrowser.org/
"And (Jesus) shall be a Sign
(for the coming of) the Hour (of Judgment): therefore have no doubt
about the (Hour), but follow ye Me: this is a Straight Way." http://quran.com/43/61
“Behold! Allah said: "O Jesus! I will take thee
and raise thee to Myself and clear thee (of the falsehoods) of those who
blaspheme; I will make those who followthee superior to those
who reject faith, to the Day of Resurrection: Then shall ye all return unto
me, and I will judge between you of the matters wherein ye dispute.” http://quran.com/3/55
“… And (Jesus) shall be a Sign (for the
coming of) the Hour (of Judgment): therefore have no doubt about
the (Hour), but follow ye Me: this is a Straight Way. …”http://quran.com/43/58-64
3.“Scripture - All
Abrahamic religions believe that God guides humanity through revelation to
prophets, and each religion recognizes that God revealed teachings up to and
including those in their own scripture.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abrahamic_religions#Scripture