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Jim_Baur
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The following I received from this forum. I cannot locate the actual questions that I asked.
Yes, the Hebrew is raqiya, meaning “firmament”, “canopy”, or “expanse”. This in turn is from the verb raqa (“to pound”, “to beat”, “to expand” or “to stretch”). The Greek version used for this is στερέωμα stereōma (something made firm, from the verb stereoō, “to strengthen/solidify”).
The word is used only one time in the whole New Testament, and there it is used in the sense of ‘firmness’ or ‘stability’ (Colossians 2:5): For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ (KJV).
Stereoma comes from some roots. These roots are used with faith. I am unable to locate the roots and their uses in N. T.
Any help for a struggling student?
I am sorry about being so helpless, but I make so many mistakes.
Thanks!
Yes, the Hebrew is raqiya, meaning “firmament”, “canopy”, or “expanse”. This in turn is from the verb raqa (“to pound”, “to beat”, “to expand” or “to stretch”). The Greek version used for this is στερέωμα stereōma (something made firm, from the verb stereoō, “to strengthen/solidify”).
The word is used only one time in the whole New Testament, and there it is used in the sense of ‘firmness’ or ‘stability’ (Colossians 2:5): For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ (KJV).
Stereoma comes from some roots. These roots are used with faith. I am unable to locate the roots and their uses in N. T.
Any help for a struggling student?
I am sorry about being so helpless, but I make so many mistakes.
Thanks!