10 Bible Verses about The Expanse

God called the expanse [of sky] heaven. And there was evening and there was morning, a second day.

Then God said, “Let there be light-bearers (sun, moon, stars) in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night, and let them be useful for signs (tokens) [of God’s provident care], and for marking seasons, days, and years;

God placed them in the expanse of the heavens to provide light upon the earth,

[You are the One] who covers Yourself with light as with a garment,
Who stretches out the heavens like a tent curtain,

The heavens are telling of the glory of God;
And the expanse [of heaven] is declaring the work of His hands.

Those who are [spiritually] wise will shine brightly like the brightness of the expanse of heaven, and those who lead many to righteousness, [will shine] like the stars forever and ever.

Praise the Lord!
Praise God in His sanctuary;
Praise Him in His mighty heavens.

Now stretched over the heads of the living beings there was something like an expanse, looking like the terrible and awesome shimmer of icy crystal.

And there was a voice above the expanse that was over their heads; whenever they stopped, they lowered their wings.

Then I looked, and behold, in the expanse (firmament) that was over the heads of the cherubim there appeared something [glorious and brilliant] above them looking like a [huge] sapphire stone, formed to resemble a throne.