רָקִ֖יעַ
𐤓𐤒𐤉𐤏
râqîyaʻ
an expanse
A solid dome, vault, or expanse; in biblical cosmology, the rāqîa‘ is the broad, solid structure stretching above the earth, separating waters below from waters above, and marking the sphere of the sky. While often rendered 'firmament' or 'expanse,' the term in ancient Hebrew literature refers to the perceived solid vault of the heavens, i.e., the base supporting celestial bodies and regulating cosmic boundaries.
Genesis 1:6 · Word #4
Lexicon H7549
| Lemma | רָקִיעַ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤓𐤒𐤉𐤏 |
| Transliteration | râqîyaʻ |
| Strong's | H7549 |
| Definition | A solid dome, vault, or expanse; in biblical cosmology, the rāqîa‘ is the broad, solid structure stretching above the earth, separating waters below from waters above, and marking the sphere of the sky. While often rendered 'firmament' or 'expanse,' the term in ancient Hebrew literature refers to the perceived solid vault of the heavens, i.e., the base supporting celestial bodies and regulating cosmic boundaries. |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | an expanse |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7549-04
hammered-out vault
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular absolute; noun of result derived from the verb רָקַע. |
| Rendering Rationale | This rendering reflects the noun as the result of the root רָקַע, something beaten or spread out by hammering, and conveys the ancient conception of a solid dome. The masculine singular absolute form denotes a single, defined structure. |
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