Strong’s H7549

רָקִיעַ

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

raqiya`

Pronunciation

rah-kee-ah

Definition

Expanse, Firmament

Meaning

an expanse, the firmament, visible arch of the sky

Usage

The term "raqia" refers to the expanse or firmament that God created to separate the waters above from the waters below. It is often understood as the sky or the heavens, serving as a dome-like structure that encompasses the earth. In the biblical creation narrative, it is described as a significant part of the ordered cosmos, demonstrating God's sovereignty and creative power.

Bible references

Genesis 1:6;Genesis 1:7;Genesis 1:7;Genesis 1:7;Genesis 1:8;Genesis 1:14;Genesis 1:15;Genesis 1:17;Genesis 1:20;Psalm 19:1;Psalm 150:1;Ezekiel 1:22;Ezekiel 1:23;Ezekiel 1:25;Ezekiel 1:26;Ezekiel 10:1;Daniel 12:3