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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