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devotion. To equate this fool with a type of Christ borders on blasphemy, and most Christians ought
to find this offensive. If Rolleston had been as proficient in Hebrew as required to do word studies,
then she ought to have known that the Hebrew word for Orion is the same as a “fool.”
[Source: Answers in Genesis, Dr. Danny Faulkner]

Whether Frances Rolleston’s suggested meanings for these two words (deneb and chesil) are correct,
I am unable to tell. I am NOT an expert in ancient languages. I would say, however, that “Fool” is an
unlikely meaning to associate with the constellation Orion. Orion is commonly depicted as a warrior
with a club in one hand, and a lion skin draped over the other arm as if it had been slain (“Satan goes
about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”) In alternate depictions, Orion has a shield
in his left arm rather than a lion skin.

The word “Fool” does not fit the image of Orion. Danny Faulkner does not attempt to explain how
this meaning would apply to the constellation. He seems content to cast doubt upon the meaning set
forth by Frances Rolleston. Yet, if “Fool” is an altogether unbefitting descriptor for this figure in the
heavens, then his argument loses its force. Another meaning must be sought.

Looking up the word “chesil” in Strong’s Concordance, one finds three listings for this word.
Whenever the word is used to denote a constellation in the heavens, which occurs four times in the
Bible (Job 9:9, 38:31, Isaiah 13:10, Amos 5:8), the entry is listed as following.

OT:3685
Keciyl (kes-eel'); the same as OT:3684; any notable constellation; specifically Orion (as if a burly
one):
KJV - constellation, Orion.

When the word is used to denote a fool, Strong’s has a separate entry.

OT:3684
keciyl (kes-eel'); from OT:3688; properly, fat, i.e. (figuratively) stupid or silly:
KJV - fool (-ish).