The Bible talks about the firmament mainly in the book of Genesis, specifically Genesis 1:6-8. It describes the firmament as the expanse or vault that God created to divide the waters above from the waters below. God called this firmament "Heaven." The firmament is understood as the sky or the expanse that separates Earth's waters and atmosphere from waters above it. It is mentioned multiple times in the King James Version and appears in other parts of the Bible such as Psalms, Ezekiel, and Daniel as well. Key Bible references about the firmament include:
- Genesis 1:6-8 – God creates the firmament to divide waters and calls it Heaven.
- Genesis 1:14-18 – God places the sun, moon, and stars in the firmament of heaven.
- Psalm 19:1 – "The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork."
- Ezekiel 10:1 – Vision of the firmament above the cherubim.
- Daniel 12:3 – The wise shine as the brightness of the firmament.
The firmament is often translated as "expanse" or "sky" in modern versions and is described as a celestial expanse or arch separating earthly waters from heavenly waters.
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