H7549

רקיע 

Transliteration

raqiya`;

Pronunciation

raw-kee'-ah

Parts of Speech

n m

Root Word (Etymology)

from 7554

Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: 2217a

KJV Translation Count — 17x

The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: firmament (17)

Outline of Biblical Usage

1. extended surface (solid), expanse, firmament
a. expanse (flat as base, support)
b. firmament (of vault of heaven supporting waters above)
1. considered by Hebrews as solid and supporting 'waters' above

Strong's Definitions

raqiya`, raw-kee'-ah; from 7554; properly, an expanse, i.e. the firmament or (apparently) visible arch of the sky: — firmament.

Concordance Results Using KJV

And God said, Let there be a H7549 in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters.

KJV

And God made the H7549, and divided the waters which were under the H7549 from the waters which were above the H7549: and it was so.

KJV

And God called the H7549 Heaven. And the evening and the morning were the second day.

KJV

And God said, Let there be lights in the H7549 of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years:

KJV

And let them be for lights in the H7549 of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so.

KJV

And God set them in the H7549 of the heaven to give light upon the earth,

KJV

And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open H7549 of heaven.

KJV

{To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.} The heavens declare the glory of God; and the H7549 sheweth his handywork.

KJV

Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the H7549 of his power.

KJV

And the likeness of the H7549 upon the heads of the living creature was as the colour of the terrible crystal, stretched forth over their heads above.

KJV