raqiya` <07549>
eyqr raqiya`
| Pronunciation | : | raw-kee'-ah |
| Origin | : | from 07554 |
| Reference | : | TWOT - 2217a |
| PrtSpch | : | n m (noun masculine) |
| In Hebrew | : | eyqrh 5, eyqrl 5, eyqrb 4, eyqr 3 |
| In NET | : | expanse 8, platform 5, sky 2, it 1, heavenly expanse 1 |
| In AV | : | firmament 17 |
| Count | : | 17 |
| Definition | : |
1) extended surface (solid), expanse, firmament
1a) expanse (flat as base, support)
1b) firmament (of vault of heaven supporting waters above)
1b1) considered by Hebrews as solid and supporting 'waters' above
from 7554; properly, an expanse, i.e. the firmament or (apparently) visible arch of the sky: KJV -- firmament. see HEBREW for 07554 |
| Related Greek | : | ouranov <3772>; sterewma <4733> |
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