Quick Definition
expanse
Strong's Definition
properly, an expanse, i.e. the firmament or (apparently) visible arch of the sky
Derivation: from H7554 (רָקַע);
KJV Usage: firmament.
TWOT Reference: 2217a
Outline of Biblical Usage
1) extended surface (solid), expanse, firmament
1a) expanse (flat as base, support)
1b) firmament (of vault of heaven supporting waters above)
1b1) considered by Hebrews as solid and supporting 'waters' above
Septuagint (LXX) Greek Equivalents
This Hebrew word is translated by the following Greek words in the Septuagint:
STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Hebrew Lexicon
1) extended surface (solid), expanse, firmament
1a) expanse (flat as base, support)
1b) firmament (of vault of heaven supporting waters above)
1b1) considered by Hebrews as solid and supporting 'waters' above
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon
רָקִיעַ
râqý̂ya‛
BDB Definition:
1) extended surface (solid), expanse, firmament
1a) expanse (flat as base, support)
1b) firmament (of vault of heaven supporting waters above)
1b1) considered by Hebrews as solid and supporting waters above
Part of Speech: noun masculine
A Related Word by BDB/Strongs Number: from H7554
Same Word by TWOT Number: 2217a
Total KJV Occurrences: 17