◄ 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.
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.
And God called the H7549 Heaven. And the evening and the morning were the second day.
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:
And let them be for lights in the H7549 of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so.
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.
{To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.} The heavens declare the glory of God; and the H7549 sheweth his handywork.
Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the H7549 of his power.
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.