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kimah. The Hebrew signifies lit. 'a heap or collection.' Being named with Arcturus and Orion, it doubtless refers to the group of stars that still bear the name Pleiades. Job 9: 9; Job 38: 31. The same Hebrew
word is translated SEVEN STARS in Amos 5: 8. There are many stars in the group, but seven are visible to the naked eye. Job 38: 31 is better translated, "Canst thou fasten the bands of the Pleiades, or loosen the cords of Orion?"