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EARTH, VAULT OF THE (אֲגֻדָּה, H99, band, thong, vault). This infrequent word can denote the fetters of prisoners ( Isa 58:6 ), a band of men ( 2 Sam 2:25 ) or the “vault” of heaven. “Vault” is possible only in Amos 9:6 (KJV “troop”) where it is parallel to “upper chambers.”
Genesis 1:6-20. New International Version. 6 And God said, “Let there be a vault between the waters to separate water from water.” 7 So God made the vault and separated the water under the vault from the water above it. And it was so. 8 God called the vault “sky.” And there was evening, and there was morning—the second day.
6 And God said, “Let there be a vault between the waters to separate water from water.” 7 So God made the vault and separated the water under the vault from the water above it. And it was so. 8 God called the vault “sky.” And there was evening, and there was morning—the second day. Read Chapter Compare. Genesis 1:6-8 Meaning and Commentary.
Concerning the Heaven.... Isaiah, Who hath established the heavens like a vault [1692] : and also because when the sun, moon, and stars set they make a circuit round the earth from west ...
Genesis 1:6-31. 6 And God said, “Let there be a vault between the waters to separate water from water.” 7 So God made the vault and separated the water under the vault from the water above it. And it was so. 8 God called the vault “sky.” And there was evening, and there was morning—the second day.
May 15, 2024 · Explanation and Commentary of Genesis 1:6-8. On the second day of creation, Genesis depicts God’s act of establishing an expanse or space in the midst of the waters. This expanse serves to separate the waters, creating distinct realms—waters above and waters below.
EARTH, VAULT, OF THE. volt: In one passage God is said to have "founded his vault ('aghuddah) upon the earth" ( Amos 9:6 ). It is not quite certain whether this dome or vault refers to the earth itself, or to the heavens arched above it.
