Strong's Number H7549

Strong's Number:

H7549

Hebrew:

רָקִיעַ

Transliteration:

raqiya`

Pronunciation:

raw-kee'-ah

Part of Speech:

Noun Masculine

Strong's Definition:

from H7554; properly, an expanse, i.e. the firmament or (apparently) visible arch of the sky:--firmament.

IPD Definition:

extended surface (solid), expanse, firmament
1. expanse (flat as base, support)
2. firmament (of vault of heaven supporting waters above)
  1. considered by Hebrews as solid and supporting 'waters' above

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