The word is found only in the King James Version and other older translations of the Bible. In short, the вЂњfirmamentвЂќ is a vast expanse, specifically the atmosphere or sky. For example, вЂњThen I looked, and, behold, in the firmament that was above the head of the cherubims there appeared over them as it were a sapphire stone, as the appearance of the likeness of a throneвЂќ (Ezekiel 10:1).Дaniel 12:3 says, вЂњAnd they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.вЂќ In Ezekiel, each occurrence takes place within a vision. Praise him in the firmament of his power.вЂќДЇirmament is used in only two other books of the Bible: Ezekiel (five times) and Daniel (once).

Also, in Psalm 150:1, вЂњPraise ye the LORD. And the evening and the morning were the second day. And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: and it was so. We find firmament used again in Psalms: вЂњThe heavens declare the glory of God and the firmament sheweth his handyworkвЂќ (Psalm 19:1). And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters.

Or, the waters above the firmament could simply be a reference to clouds. Originally, God created the earth with water вЂњunderвЂќ the sky (terrestrial and subterranean water) and water вЂњaboveвЂќ the sky-possibly a вЂњ water canopyвЂќ which enwrapped the earth in a protective layer. Genesis says that the firmament вЂњseparated the water under the expanse from the water above itвЂќ (Genesis 1:7). In the firmament, we see the sun, moon, and stars in modern translations the firmament is often called the вЂњexpanseвЂќ or the вЂњsky.вЂќ It is the space which includes the earthвЂ™s atmosphere and the celestial realm.

And the evening and the morning were the second day.вЂќ The вЂњfirmamentвЂќ is called вЂњheavenвЂќ i.e., it is what people see when they stand outside and look up. Genesis 1:6-8 says, вЂњAnd God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters. Nine of the occurrences of firmament are in the first chapter of the Bible as part of the creation account.

The heavens declare the glory of God and the firmament proclaims the work of his hands.Дў (18:2) Day to day utters speech, and night to night proclaims knowledge.ДЈ (18:3) There are no speeches or words, in which their voices are not heard.Д¤ (18:4) Their voice is gone out into all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world.ДҐ (18:5) In the sun he has set his tabernacle and he comes forth as a bridegroom out of his chamber: he will exult as a giant to run his course.Д¦ (18:6) His going forth is from the extremity of heaven, and his circuit to the other end of heaven: and no one shall be hidden from his heat.Д§ (18:7) The law of the Lord is perfect, converting souls: the testimony of the Lord is faithful, instructing babes.ДЁ (18:8) The ordinances of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is bright, enlightening the eyes.Д© (18:9) The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring for ever and ever: the judgments of the Lord are true, and justified altogether.ДЎ0 (18:10) To be desired more than gold, and much precious stone: sweeter also than honey and the honey-comb.ДЎ1 (18:11) For thy servant keeps to them: in the keeping of them there is great reward.ДЎ2 (18:12) Who will understand his transgressions? purge thou me from my secret sins.ДЎ3 (18:13) And spare thy servant the attack of strangers: if they do not gain the dominion over me, then shall I be blameless, and I shall be clear from great sin.ДЎ4 (18:14) So shall the sayings of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be pleasing continually before thee, O Lord my helper, and my redeemer.The вЂњfirmamentвЂќ (from the Latin firmamentum, meaning вЂњskyвЂќ or вЂњexpanseвЂќ) is mentioned 17 times in the King James Version of the Bible and refers to the expanse of the heavens above the earth. Brenton (i) 1 (18:1) For the end, a Psalm of David. The sun in the firmament is an emblem of the Sun of righteousness, the Bridegroom of the church, and the Light of the world, diffusing Divine light and.

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