Strong’s H7554

רָקַע

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

raqa`

Pronunciation

rah-KAH

Definition

To spread out, to beat, to stamp, to stretch

Meaning

to pound the earth, to expand, to overlay

Usage

The Hebrew verb "raqa" primarily means to spread out or to beat out. It is often used in the context of creating something by hammering or spreading, such as metalwork or the expanse of the heavens. The term conveys the idea of expansion and formation through a deliberate and forceful action.

Bible references

Exodus 39:3;Numbers 16:39;2 Samuel 22:43;Job 37:18;Psalm 136:6;Isaiah 40:19;Isaiah 42:5;Isaiah 44:24;Jeremiah 10:9;Ezekiel 6:11;Ezekiel 25:6