Strong's Number 7549

Transliteration:

raqiya` {raw-kee'-ah}

Word Origin:

from 7554

TWOT:

2217a

Part of Speech:

noun masculine

Usage in the KJV:

firmament 17

Total: 17

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